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The Kaiju Preservation Society Hardcover – March 15, 2022

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The Kaiju Preservation Society is John Scalzi's first standalone adventure since the conclusion of his New York Times bestselling Interdependency trilogy.

When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom, who works at what he calls “an animal rights organization.” Tom’s team needs a last-minute grunt to handle things on their next field visit. Jamie, eager to do anything, immediately signs on.

What Tom doesn't tell Jamie is that the animals his team cares for are not here on Earth. Not our Earth, at least. In an alternate dimension, massive dinosaur-like creatures named Kaiju roam a warm, human-free world. They're the universe's largest and most dangerous panda and they're in trouble.

It's not just the Kaiju Preservation Society who have found their way to the alternate world. Others have, too. And their carelessness could cause millions back on our Earth to die.

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An Amazon Best Book of March 2022: An alternate world of giant monsters where the heroes have to watch Godzilla to get in? Yes, please. In The Kaiju Preservation Society, John Scalzi returns to modern times after The Last Emperox, the capper of his far-future set— and also excellent!—Interdependency series. The novel kicks off in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic but doesn’t dwell long on the general devastation of 2020 before escaping into Kaiju Earth, where terrifying beasts and pop culture comedy are both in ready supply. Jamie Gray is the perfect reader insert, a sci-fi fan (they wrote their master’s thesis on Frankenstein and the Murderbot Diaries) who, after being fired from a food delivery company, gets swept up in the effort to protect the Kaiju. Jamie’s delight in this new world and tendency to ask the same questions readers will have— just how does a creature that large exist in real life?— make for a compelling protagonist who is easy to root for. I flew through the pages of this one like a winged Kaiju searching for a human-sized snack. —Marcus Mann, Managing Editor

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“Scalzi's latest is a wildly inventive take on the kaiju theme”―Booklist, starred review

“Equally lighthearted and grounded―and sure to delight.”―Publishers Weekly, starred review

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"Scalzi continues to be almost insufferably good at his brand of good but thinky sci-fi adventure."
―Kirkus Reviews on The Collapsing Empire

"Scalzi builds a fascinating new interstellar civilization in order to destroy it...Escapism full of guts and brains."
―Ars Technica on The Collapsing Empire

"Provocative and unexpected."
―The Wall Street Journal on The Collapsing Empire

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tor Books (March 15, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0765389126
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0765389121
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.95 x 8.55 inches
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John Scalzi writes books, which, considering where you're reading this, makes perfect sense. He's best known for writing science fiction, including the New York Times bestseller "Redshirts," which won the Hugo Award for Best Novel. He also writes non-fiction, on subjects ranging from personal finance to astronomy to film, was the Creative Consultant for the Stargate: Universe television series. He enjoys pie, as should all right thinking people. You can get to his blog by typing the word "Whatever" into Google. No, seriously, try it.

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Customers find the humor in the book witty and happy. They also praise the writing quality as terrific, amazing, and well-done. Readers describe the characters as compelling and deep. They describe the book as light, simple, and fun. Customers also mention the plot as interesting and well paced. Overall, they describe the entertainment value as fun, with references to sci-fi classics.

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280 customers mention "Entertainment value"256 positive24 negative

Customers find the book entertaining, satisfying, and interesting. They also describe it as a nonstop adventure with unexpected plot twists. Customers also mention that the book is fluffy and a perfect rainy Sunday book.

"...And full of educated smart compassionate women and men. Loved reading this book. Absolutely recommend." Read more

"...That's a pretty accurate description of KPS, which is an enormously entertaining, if slight, book about a government agency that oversees, studies,..." Read more

"...The bad guys are very bad, and the good guys are brilliantly smart. It's fun and a very exciting science fiction premise of alternate Earths...." Read more

"...I would say the first 3/4 of it were very entertaining. The last 1/4 got into classic James Bond villain mode...." Read more

190 customers mention "Plot"157 positive33 negative

Customers find the plot interesting, with plenty of amusing incidents. They also say the world is both fantastical and intensely ours. Readers say the book is witty, funny, and filled with science. They say the plot developed quickly, and the character interactions felt natural. They mention that the humor is on point and the pop culture references are understandable.

"Fascinating concept, well thought out, great character development that I could really get into...." Read more

"...KPS moves rapidly, delivers some amazing wonder, gives enough plot to get the job done, and moves on - much like the pop song he concedes the book..." Read more

"...It's an amusing fast read, with an interesting premise and plenty of amusing incidents." Read more

"...It was a good story (good enough that I wish there were a sequel but the author is successful enough (for obvious reasons) that he can write..." Read more

153 customers mention "Writing quality"138 positive15 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book well-written, snappy, and easy to read. They also say the book is well-paced and cleanly structured.

"Fascinating concept, well thought out, great character development that I could really get into...." Read more

"...It's an amusing fast read, with an interesting premise and plenty of amusing incidents." Read more

"...It works gloriously -- I had a blast reading this...." Read more

"This was a great summer read for this science teacher. The book was easy to get into, with just enough science jumbo jumbo to have me joyfully..." Read more

144 customers mention "Humor"120 positive24 negative

Customers find the humor in the book witty, with a likable protagonist and author's voice. They also say the language makes the story feel personal.

"...It's an amusing fast read, with an interesting premise and plenty of amusing incidents." Read more

"...Everything about this story made me happy and I loved spending time with the KPS rookies...." Read more

"This is a light, amusing tale that makes creative use of familiar concepts, as telegraphed in the title...." Read more

"...This book was witty, funny and filled with science that even us normal non-science people can appreciate...." Read more

118 customers mention "Characters"89 positive29 negative

Customers find the characters in the book relatable. They also appreciate the snappy dialogue, journey taken by the hero, and absolute conviction.

"Fascinating concept, well thought out, great character development that I could really get into...." Read more

"...The characters are plausible...." Read more

"...Suspend your beliefs in reality and relax into a fun, crazy story with engaging characters. The down side - finding more books like this...." Read more

"...entertainment is wants to do - and its detriment, as the villain is a bit heavy-handed, the plot a little obvious and unsurprising, and the world..." Read more

25 customers mention "Imagination"25 positive0 negative

Customers find the book imaginative, creative, and charming. They also say the characters are real and the scenery is rich. Readers also say it's well-paced and cleanly structured. They say the book is a different look at Kaiju and fits neatly into the genre.

"...Despite these... Interesting design choices for the characters, they're cute and interesting and he doesn't go too crazy trying to develop them..." Read more

"...It was a fun, creative, light, imaginative book that takes it's time to enjoy connections with people and the majesty of the world...." Read more

"...It was a nice, fast, and entertaining read...." Read more

"...is as well-paced and cleanly structured as a summer blockbuster, which I would not be at all surprised to see this..." Read more

21 customers mention "Book weight"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book light, simple, and fun.

"...It's a pop song. It's meant to be light and catchy, with three minutes of hooks and choruses for you to sing along with, and then you're done and..." Read more

"...succeeds at being exactly what the author set out for it to be: a light, fluffy novel to enjoy after a particularly stressful time in our recent..." Read more

"..." song and after the pandemic of 2020, we sure needed something fun, light and very entertaining...." Read more

"This is a light, amusing tale that makes creative use of familiar concepts, as telegraphed in the title...." Read more

16 customers mention "Descriptiveness"4 positive12 negative

Customers find the book lacking in big or methodical ideas, confusing, and lacking in descriptions of the characters. They also mention that the humor falls flat.

"...I mean it’s just lacking in big or methodical ideas...." Read more

"...Third, there's very little engagement with the actual kaiju (named Edward and Bella, because that's how Scalzi rolls), so the majority of the book..." Read more

"...What you will find are fun characters, witty dialogue, and... monsters. Sort of monsters...." Read more

"...The kaiju were barely described at all too...." Read more

Young heroes protect kaiju from monsters
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Young heroes protect kaiju from monsters
This is a light, amusing tale that makes creative use of familiar concepts, as telegraphed in the title. The protagonist is a young grad school dropout, and most of the other characters are scientists. There is no sex -- it might be a Young Adult novel. There is lots of Scalzi's trademark wit and humor as well as a trans character.INFLUENCES1) Of course Godzilla is the obvious influence, along with the other kaiju films that followed. Scalzi takes the original link between Godzilla and atomic/nuclear weapons and gives it a twist. Which kaiju are in "The KPS"? Frustratingly, we are given only the barest descriptions, so we don't know. Some fly. Some have eyes, or just eye-spots. More detailed description would have been much appreciated.2) The kaiju live in a mysterious land which is a direct descendant of Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Lost World," along with, of course, the more recent "Jurassic Park." This one is updated using the Many-Worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics.3) The third influence is one which I doubt that many recent science fiction fans know about. Brian Aldiss was the first, in 1958, to introduce the idea that very large beasts might have very large parasites, in "Poor Little Warrior!" (Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction). This idea has been picked up and used in several kaiju films, and plays a key role in "The KPS."The author says he had fun writing this, and I had fun reading it.
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SailorChemist
5.0 out of 5 stars such a cool story
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Fascinating concept, well thought out, great character development that I could really get into. And full of educated smart compassionate women and men. Loved reading this book. Absolutely recommend.
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Brooke Bell
4.0 out of 5 stars Lighthearted and Funny Sci-Fi in Kaiju
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
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This is the first book I’ve read by John Scalzi, but it certainly won’t be my last. On a sci-fi kick after reading Armada by Ernest Cline, I picked up this best seller after being drawn in by the summary, and it did not disappoint. This book was witty, funny and filled with science that even us normal non-science people can appreciate. It was a quick read, and I couldn’t put it down. I’ll definitely be picking up some other Scalzi books this year.
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Eric T. Nelson
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Quick, and Nicely Nerdy
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
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This was a great summer read for this science teacher. The book was easy to get into, with just enough science jumbo jumbo to have me joyfully suspend my disbelief. Kaiju as actinide fueled mega walking ecosystems….SURE! I laughed out loud more than once. Can we get a sequel?
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JadeJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Another outstanding Scalzi book - funny, quirky, snarky and engaging
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
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I loved this book (and also his "Starter Villain" book) since both of them have this great snarky sense of humor. Unfortunately, his other books are more standard Sci-Fi fare and I'm really really hoping he will write more in the style of these two books (are you reading this John???) Note to 'sensitive' folks - there is quite a bit of foul language throughout the book, but it is no big deal to me. Felt like it wasn't all that necessary but didn't detract from enjoying the story, implausible as it is. Suspend your beliefs in reality and relax into a fun, crazy story with engaging characters. The down side - finding more books like this. Oh, and i have the audible book as well as the kindle version - the audible is narrated by Will Wheaton who is the perfect snarky voice for John Scalzi books!
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3.0 out of 5 stars It started off well then …
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023
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I really enjoyed the concept of this book. I would say the first 3/4 of it were very entertaining. The last 1/4 got into classic James Bond villain mode. You can tell who the main villain is right away. So there are no surprises there. I do love how he team conquered things in the end. One of my major complaints was the constant joking during crisis. I’ve been in that situation where gallows humor helps you survive. In this case it was excessive and repetitive. Rated C +
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Josh Mauthe
4.0 out of 5 stars A pop song, for good and for ill, but mostly for good - fun and entertaining, if slight
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023
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In his afterword, John Scalzi says of The Kaiju Preservation Society that "it is not...a brooding symphony of a novel. It's a pop song. It's meant to be light and catchy, with three minutes of hooks and choruses for you to sing along with, and then you're done and you go on with your day, hopefully with a smile on your face." That's a pretty accurate description of KPS, which is an enormously entertaining, if slight, book about a government agency that oversees, studies, and yes, preserves a planet full of kaiju - massive monsters a la Godzilla, Mothra, and the like. (Kaiju is the Japanese name for the giant monster genre.) Told in Scalzi's usual jokey, quippy style, KPS moves rapidly, delivers some amazing wonder, gives enough plot to get the job done, and moves on - much like the pop song he concedes the book to be. That's both to its credit - the book is hugely fun, harbors no illusions about what it is, and delivers the entertainment is wants to do - and its detriment, as the villain is a bit heavy-handed, the plot a little obvious and unsurprising, and the world ultimately less explored than I wish it was. But as Scalzi says, "we all need a pop song from time to time," and he's not wrong - KPS was exactly what I needed after a few heavier books and some general stress in life. I maybe wish there was a little more heft to it, but as a fun bit of imaginative storytelling, it hit the spot nicely.
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PrimordialStar
5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous and interesting
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
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If you like Scalzi's more off the wall books like Redshirts, you'll like this one. It's an amusing fast read, with an interesting premise and plenty of amusing incidents.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun light reading
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023
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This book succeeds at being exactly what the author set out for it to be: a light, fluffy novel to enjoy after a particularly stressful time in our recent history. It works gloriously -- I had a blast reading this. That said, I'll agree with some of the observations of other reviewers that Jamie's (he's the viewpoint character) friends are not particularly developed. But I think that is fine, because the whole purpose of a book like this is just to take the reader on a fun ride without getting overly bogged down in things like character development. This book is the written equivalent of a fun adventure movie (and, in fact, I think it would adapt well to the screen), as opposed to the sort of deeply introspective things that win awards.

So, a little background. This novel starts at the beginning of the Covid pandemic in 2020 and is set during the pandemic and the 2020 presidential election. In fact, it ends right after the election. And while those things don't dominate this book, they are an important aspect to the context of the novel -- because part of the fun of this book is the idea of being able to just disappear into another world for a few months and not have to deal with those things. But without the pandemic, Jamie likely never would have even been in a position where he'd have been offered a job with the Kaiju Preservation Society.

Aside from that, the premise is that the Kaiju (Japanese movie monsters) are real and that they exist on a parallel Earth. The Kaiju Preservation Society sends people to this alternate Earth where they both study and care for these creatures. And therein lies some of the appeal of the book and why the pandemic and presidential election matter to the success of this book. After all, what science fiction reader doesn't find the idea of having spent 2020 in an alternate world more than a bit appealing? I don't want to do any spoilers, so I'll just note that while the first half of the book is primarily setting things up, there is some genuine action and adventure in the second half.

The only other thing I'll note is that if you're one of those people who think that "woke" is awful and Trump is a great president, I suggest that you skip this book. You won't like it -- it contains a non-binary character and the author's political leanings will annoy you -- and you'll come back and unfairly malign this book. But for anyone else who enjoys science fiction and/or movie monsters, it's well worth reading.
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Alê Castro
5.0 out of 5 stars Bem divertido
Reviewed in Brazil on July 30, 2023
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A história é bem divertida, passa longe de ser um clássico, mas valeu muito a pena.
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Shaun Lowry
5.0 out of 5 stars A J-Pop love song to nerds
Reviewed in Canada on May 2, 2022
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Tapping into the pandemic zeitgeist, John Scalzi delivers a fun ride through a strange but familiar world. Genre references? Check. Poking fun at sci-fi classics? Check. Giant freaking monsters? Check, check, check! Fast paced and funny, packed with action, witty dialogue and intelligent characters. If it's not been optioned yet, someone should get on it quick!
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M W Johnston
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, clever
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2024
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This book is a hoot. It has a proper story with some nice jeopardy and all that good stuff, but it's fun. A song of praise to nerds, nerd culture and people loving what they work at, it's a refreshing read. But, as I say, proper story and stuff. If you like sci-fi, old monster films, and being in the company of engaging characters, do yourself a favour and read this book.
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Grundgütiger
5.0 out of 5 stars Leicht, witzig, flüssig, Popcorn Ki.., äh, Buch
Reviewed in Germany on January 28, 2024
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Mein erstes Kindle von John Scalzi. Es wurde mir empfohlen, nachdem ich Tim Holt gelesen hatte.
Während ich bei letzterem öfter mal ein Wort nachschlagen muss, lief das hier fast ohne.
Die Handlung liegt, wie im Klappentext beschrieben, zwischen Jurassic Parc und Parks and Recreation, der Titel sagt auch alles und Probleme gibts durch böse, macht- und geldgeile Menschen, also einfach gestrickt.
Schön ist die leichte Art zu schreiben, immer pointiert in den Dialogen, sympathische Menschen, das richtige Maß Nerds. Die sind hier nicht Marke Unbeholfen, sondern sie erklären dem Leser die Fantasiewelt in die wir uns begeben und sind echte Helden.
Wir bekommen gigantische Monster, mittelgroße Monster, kleinere Monster - was das Herz für gute Unterhaltung begehrt - und jede Menge Coolness und Catastrophe im Lauf der Handlung.
Die wird keine Sekunde langweilig, läuft wie geschmiert, hat viele einzelne und Running Gags und keine unnötigen Szenen oder langatmige Beschreibungen. Aber genug davon, um sich ganz ins Szenario reinzufinden.
Besonderen Tiefgang, Hochliteratur, Moral -naja, Ökologie, Tier- und Umweltschutz natürlich- gibts nicht, aber sehr gute Unterhaltung, ein Pageturner, wie er im …- äh, genau.

Ungewöhnlich für mich zuzuhören war das sehr amerikanisch gelesene Audible-Hörbuch dazu. Offensichtlich lese und höre ich bis jetzt eher britische oder irische Autoren. Aber auch das konnte ich ganz gut verstehen.

Ich liebe die Funktion, bei Büchern, die mich packen
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oder Kraftfahrzeuge führen muss, und weder Hand noch Blick frei habe - und dann später an der gleichen Stelle weiterzulesen. Wer das noch nicht kennt, sollte es mal ausprobieren.

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Oft, nicht immer, hier aber schon, gibts das Audible-Hörbuch sehr ermäßigt, wenn man das Kindle E-Book gekauft hat.

Viel Spaß
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stefania
5.0 out of 5 stars Sci-fi verosimile e divertentissimo
Reviewed in Italy on September 22, 2023
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Letta la versione kindle, è una storia assolutamente verosimile, che parte pre pandemia e si evolve con elementi fantascientifici assolutamente affascinanti. La vera perla sono ovviamente i personaggi e i dialoghi, che mantengono un tono leggero e allegro anche di fronte ad eventi drammatici.
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