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Nov 14, 2023Lanfearr rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A somewhat reboot of Piper's "Little Fuzzy" (it's out of copyright so you can read it for free on places like Project Gutenberg). It was a quick read. The first third of the book was boring, the second part was amusing, and the last part…
May 12, 2022IntrepidMeredith rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Whether or not you've ever read H Beam Piper's original Fuzzy novels, you should enjoy this book. A fun, easy read with a classic sci-fi feel!
Oct 12, 2021bartolri rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A great read! Scalzi always writes terrific books. And it's nice to read a book that's not part of a multi-book series.
May 13, 2020PeterM1970 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I'm a huge fan of the original Little Fuzzy, by H. Beam Piper. This "reimagining" or whatever you'd call it is very different from the original. The basic storyline is the same, but the details are all changed. That's probably the way to…
Aug 10, 2019midori_hon rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
catlike creatures that are bipedal, corporate malfeasance, and legal drama on an alien planet = an exciting adventure
Feb 02, 20197626dee rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A novelette, lighter than the norm with a dark moment or two highlighting a spacefaring environmental concern. Nineteenth century robber barons roaming the galaxy, not exactly a new theme but the Fuzzies save the day.
Oct 08, 2018chazbufe rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Coming from Scalzi, who's known mostly for his "Old Man's War" military sci-fi series, this was a pleasant surprise -- light and very funny.
Jun 01, 2018JCLIanH rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Though this is Scalzi's most lightweight novel (and that's not necessarily an insult), it's still an incredibly fun read. That said, if John Scalzi wrote a book about the virtues of watching paint dry I'd read it and probably love it, so…
Jul 20, 2017SCL_Justin rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Fuzzy Nation is John Scalzi’s reboot of H. Beam Piper’s classic science fiction book Little Fuzzy. I haven’t read the original, but Scalzi’s version is a lot of fun. Jack Holloway is an ex-lawyer current-prospector on a remote planet…
Liz_the_Librarian
Jul 01, 2017Liz_the_Librarian rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
While it's a tad slow to start off (despite having an explosion in the first chapter), and the main character is a bit of a jerk, it (and he) grow on you throughout the novel, which will make you think about deep philosophical questions of…
Feb 08, 2017JRP65 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I liked this book, but it just doesn't have enough of the Fuzzies in comparison to the originals, by H. Beam Piper & others. Movies/TV shows need to be made of the original series (including the other authors). With the technology of CGI,…
Nov 18, 2016ArapahoeKathrynR rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Like most of Scalzi's standalone works, Fuzzy Nation is a little silly, making this sci-fi story a fun romp through otherwise dull corporate law and geopolitical intrigue.
Mar 17, 2015GuyN rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A reasonable expansion of an Scifi short story where the interests of a mega corporation conflict with the survival of a cute, cat-like fuzzy native species. Is it sentient? While not epic, this a an enjoyable and sometimes sardonically…
Jan 07, 2015joshualatos rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A sort of sci-fi courtroom drama. It's funny, easy to read, and at the same time discusses larger issues of the morality of humankind. This is one of those books I'd recommend to my friends.
Sep 04, 2014AngryCrow rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I haven't read the original, but purely as an entertaining book, it is certainly entertaining. John Scalzi has his flaws, but his stories never cease to be amusing. A book filled with Scalzi's usual humor, as well as an assortment of…
YourUserName
Aug 14, 2013YourUserName rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Not having read Piper's original books, I can't compare them to Scalzi's "reboot," but I enjoyed the brisk pace, snappy dialog, and vivid description. On a planet with so many voracious predators it seems a little hard to believe the…
Jan 25, 2013FatCat22 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A whole different cast than the original "Little Fuzzy", save two. However, Jack Holloway is a much younger man, and Little Fuzzy is not an innocent tyke. The setting is similar. The plot summary the same: Zara(thustra) Company's…
Nov 17, 2012pinky0203 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I just finished this and must say that while I enjoyed it and cried when he describes the death of two of the Fuzzies, I felt like there was something missing. The original series by H. Beam Piper takes place over several books and I…
tedward07
Mar 27, 2012tedward07 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
For those who have not read the original Little Fuzzy by H. Beam Piper this will be a pleasant read at the beach. For those who know the original you might enjoy the updated technology and John Scalzi's pleasant writing style but you may…
Jan 25, 2012WomanOfMystery rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This book is great fun but seems to get lost when it turns into a courtroom drama. But this is a short read so it is worth pushing through.
Sep 29, 2011
Read for our sci-fi club - as an ebook, along with Piper's book. FUZZY NATION - by John Scalzi, and LITTLE FUZZY, by H. Beam Piper. Scalzi's recent novel is based on Piper's 1962 Hugo-nominated novel. The original plot is that of a…
Clsomers
Aug 28, 2011Clsomers rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I was thoroughly skeptical. I'm a big fan of the original Little Fuzzy, having first read it as a teenager and many times since. When I saw that Scalzi had written this book, a "reboot" of the original, I just didn't get it. Sure, the…
Aug 10, 2011Nords rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I loved John Scalzi's "Old Man's War" series of books. Those are very classic examples of new science fiction done with an homage to the classics. This type of writing continues with Fuzzy Nation which is a lot of fun and a nice short,…