MobileRead Discussion: Hal Spacejock 01 (spoilers) - Page 2

caleb72 · 04-22-2011, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I'm not yet finished. But so far, it seems to be like a combination of HHGTTG and Futurama.

Can definitely see the Futurama similarities.

Regards
Caleb

CharlieBird · 04-22-2011, 01:20 PM

I also liked it. As Asai said, "not usually my cup of tea"...sci-fi, humor! ugh...but I found myself looking forward to 'opening' it up and read it rather quickly.

I even like the bad guys.

DixieGal · 04-24-2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I'm not yet finished. But so far, it seems to be like a combination of HHGTTG and Futurama.

Except Clunk does not have a shint metal arse to bite!

caleb72 · 04-24-2011, 10:57 PM

I guess discussion here isn't furious, but it looks like we have managed to spur on a few sales for the author through this which I guess he'd appreciate.

I'm having trouble finding this in paperback form though. I had intended on buying the series for my dad: 1 on his birthday, 1 on father's day and the remaining two at Christmas.

Regards
Caleb

siraks · 04-24-2011, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caleb72

I guess discussion here isn't furious, but it looks like we have managed to spur on a few sales for the author through this which I guess he'd appreciate.

I'm having trouble finding this in paperback form though. I had intended on buying the series for my dad: 1 on his birthday, 1 on father's day and the remaining two at Christmas.

Regards
Caleb

can't you get the paperback versions from the authors website?

caleb72 · 04-24-2011, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siraks

can't you get the paperback versions from the authors website?

Well - it says you can. But I'm yet to find a path through to actual purchase. I always end up with an eBook purchase, never a paperback one.

I really should just contact Simon directly as he's a member here and ask him what's what.

Regards
Caleb

Giggleton · 04-25-2011, 12:59 AM

Science Fiction is my favorite genre, funny science fiction will be eternally compared to the hitchiker's guide in my mind. That's just how it is. note to self: read the hitchhiker's guide again.

I did lol in real life a few times and I feel that a single laugh is priceless so I definitely got my money's worth, if that means anything.

One problem in the book, there was a bit too much jock and not enough space. I suppose since this is the first book in the series, we are just getting introduced to the characters and the story and the setting will be better developed as the tale continues, indeed the excerpt for book 2 at the end of book 1 was the funniest part of the book.

I can't say anymore without spoiling, so I won't.

pilotbob · 04-25-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Giggleton

I can't say anymore without spoiling, so I won't.

Spoilers for books under discussion here are fully allowed and expected.

I used to even put (spoilers) on the thread title, but I stopped doing that.

BOb

caleb72 · 04-25-2011, 01:06 PM

I think one of the things I liked most about this book was not so much the humans, but the robots.

There were some witty one-liners from Clunk that had me laughing out loud. Definitely had some HHGTTG elements in the comments too. I loved the comment when Navcom was copied into the other space vessel - "I've been pirated!". I also enjoyed Clunk's dream of locating the mysterious robot planet.

But it was also the pacing which again reminded me of slapstick. One disaster follows another so quickly that you don't have time to come up for air. And it's all punctuated with these little punchlines.

I can understand where the over-the-top and corny sentiments come from, but I think that's its charm.

Regards
Caleb

Solicitous · 04-26-2011, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caleb72

I guess discussion here isn't furious, but it looks like we have managed to spur on a few sales for the author through this which I guess he'd appreciate.

I'm having trouble finding this in paperback form though. I had intended on buying the series for my dad: 1 on his birthday, 1 on father's day and the remaining two at Christmas.

Regards
Caleb

Go and have a look at www.booko.com.au. When you search for a paperback it will list all sites it is available from in order of price. Fishpond.com.au has it in stock.

From the authors site go to the main page (http://www.spacejock.com.au) and on the left side you will see each book, select the one you want and on the new page two drop down boxes appear, prices for ebook and one for paperback.

HIH.

Giggleton · 04-26-2011, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Spoilers for books under discussion here are fully allowed and expected.

I used to even put (spoilers) on the thread title, but I stopped doing that.

BOb

I suppose that everyone reading this thread has already read the book so that makes a kind of sense.

Well I just wanted to say I was a bit disappointed when those two robots Hal and Clunk free from the robot factory decided not to join them on their adventures. I was hoping Hal was going to assemble a robot crew

Nyssa · 04-26-2011, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giggleton

Well I just wanted to say I was a bit disappointed when those two robots Hal and Clunk free from the robot factory decided not to join them on their adventures. I was hoping Hal was going to assemble a robot crew

Same here. I was really hoping they would stick around! They were great comic relief on top of Clunk & Navcom.

caleb72 · 04-26-2011, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solicitous

Go and have a look at www.booko.com.au. When you search for a paperback it will list all sites it is available from in order of price. Fishpond.com.au has it in stock.

From the authors site go to the main page (http://www.spacejock.com.au) and on the left side you will see each book, select the one you want and on the new page two drop down boxes appear, prices for ebook and one for paperback.

HIH.

Sorry - I should have mentioned that I got in contact with the author and he showed me what I had missed on his site.

Regards
Caleb

pilotbob · 04-26-2011, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giggleton

Well I just wanted to say I was a bit disappointed when those two robots Hal and Clunk free from the robot factory decided not to join them on their adventures. I was hoping Hal was going to assemble a robot crew

I'll call you Albion and Clyde.

I think that's Bonnie.

Great... I'm glad you like it.

BOb

DixieGal · 04-26-2011, 10:39 AM

It's hard to imagine worse pilot than Hal, but Clyde and Albiob managed to crash land in a garbage dump and set it ablaze. At least when Hal set the spaceship junkyard on fire, the ship was not crashed.

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04-22-2011, 01:20 PM	#17
CharlieBird ¿Huh? Posts: 349 Karma: 1004526 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: rural Jalisco Device: HiSense A7 CC, Fire HD6, Kobo Libra2	I also liked it. As Asai said, "not usually my cup of tea"...sci-fi, humor! ugh...but I found myself looking forward to 'opening' it up and read it rather quickly. I even like the bad guys.

04-24-2011, 10:57 PM	#19
caleb72 Indie Advocate Posts: 2,863 Karma: 18794463 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kindle	I guess discussion here isn't furious, but it looks like we have managed to spur on a few sales for the author through this which I guess he'd appreciate. I'm having trouble finding this in paperback form though. I had intended on buying the series for my dad: 1 on his birthday, 1 on father's day and the remaining two at Christmas. Regards Caleb

04-25-2011, 12:59 AM	#22
Giggleton Banned Posts: 1,687 Karma: 4368191 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Device: Kindle3	Science Fiction is my favorite genre, funny science fiction will be eternally compared to the hitchiker's guide in my mind. That's just how it is. note to self: read the hitchhiker's guide again. I did lol in real life a few times and I feel that a single laugh is priceless so I definitely got my money's worth, if that means anything. One problem in the book, there was a bit too much jock and not enough space. I suppose since this is the first book in the series, we are just getting introduced to the characters and the story and the setting will be better developed as the tale continues, indeed the excerpt for book 2 at the end of book 1 was the funniest part of the book. I can't say anymore without spoiling, so I won't.

04-25-2011, 01:06 PM	#24
caleb72 Indie Advocate Posts: 2,863 Karma: 18794463 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kindle	I think one of the things I liked most about this book was not so much the humans, but the robots. There were some witty one-liners from Clunk that had me laughing out loud. Definitely had some HHGTTG elements in the comments too. I loved the comment when Navcom was copied into the other space vessel - "I've been pirated!". I also enjoyed Clunk's dream of locating the mysterious robot planet. But it was also the pacing which again reminded me of slapstick. One disaster follows another so quickly that you don't have time to come up for air. And it's all punctuated with these little punchlines. I can understand where the over-the-top and corny sentiments come from, but I think that's its charm. Regards Caleb

04-26-2011, 10:39 AM	#30
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	It's hard to imagine worse pilot than Hal, but Clyde and Albiob managed to crash land in a garbage dump and set it ablaze. At least when Hal set the spaceship junkyard on fire, the ship was not crashed.

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