These Supervillainy Saga books started off cute and somewhat funny, quick and entertaining listens. With the third book in the series, the author gives up the simple art of storytelling in order to lecture other characters, and thus the readers, about social justice dogmas. The intrusions don’t add to the story in any way, except..
Review from Space Force →
Really just a funny, whacky read! Nothing serious but then, isn’t that what we need? Escapism!
Review from The Edge of Infinity →
The fate of humanity lies in the hands of a man who frequently vomits on the floor of the bridge, but hasn’t the brains to keep a trash can nearby. 🫢
Review from Flux →
can’t wait to hear more from this universe. really good story and the big picture stuff really leaves you ready for more. also, love the narrator. but don’t tell RC Bray.
Review from Eternal Return →
M R Forbes has a weird sense of propriety. It is truly silly that Forbes has even his most repulsive characters say ‘frig’, ‘frigging’, ‘frigger’; and, now, ‘Cluster Frig’. This series is full of obscenity, profanity and sadism. There are even some references to pedophilia. In context, ‘frig’ and its derivations are completely anomalous in..
Review from Ark →
not too heavy. Easy listening. playful, thrilling, typical Maddock and Bones banter. loved it. I’d like more like this.
Review from The Elephant in the Brain →
will be listening to this more times over because it is chuck full of very interesting analysis of human behavior. knowing the elephant is knowing thyself as well, not just others.
Review from Space Force →
My favorite JR so far. First read it years ago, I keep coming back. What is the point of a Fourth wall, anyway, unless you know how to break it, stomp on it, and walk away laughing. The performers are perfect for the parts. Well done, all.
Is it not truly silly that Forbes has even his most repulsive characters say ‘frig’, ‘frigging’ and ‘frigger’? This series is full of obscenity, profanity and sadism. There are even some references to pedophilia. In context, ‘frig’ and its derivations are completely anomalous in a story so replete with truly offensive language and topics. If..
Review from Space Force →
Loved this SciFi comedy adventure poking fun at all the usual sci-fi tropes including the authors previous books. Raunchy, violent, comical, space weaponry! kept me laughing all the way through! A great listen fir those who love sci-fi and irreverent comedy!