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    The Human Division | John Scalzi
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    The Human Division

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    • By John Scalzi
    • Narrated By William Dufris
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    The people of Earth now know that the human Colonial Union has kept them ignorant of the dangerous universe around them. For generations the CU had defended humanity against hostile aliens, deliberately keeping Earth an ignorant backwater and a source of military recruits. Now the CU’s secrets are known to all. Other alien races have come on the scene and formed a new alliance - an alliance against the Colonial Union. And they’ve invited the people of Earth to join them. For a shaken and betrayed Earth, the choice isn't obvious or easy.

    Dissapointing
    Reviewed on May 18 2013 by mike (Port Townsend, WA, United States)
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    The B-Team: The Human Division, Episode 1 | John Scalzi
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    The B-Team: The Human Division, Episode 1

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    • By John Scalzi
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    Colonial Union Ambassador Ode Abumwe and her team are used to life on the lower end of the diplomatic ladder. But when a high-profile diplomat goes missing, Abumwe and her team are last minute replacements on a mission critical to the Colonial Union’s future. As the team works to pull off their task, CDF Lieutenant Harry Wilson discovers there’s more to the story of the missing diplomats than anyone expected... a secret that could spell war for humanity.

    Best $0.69 spent in a long time...

    Highly entertaining!

    A great first episode. I wish Ep.2 was already out.

    Reviewed on Jan 15 2013 by steven (Redondo Beach, CA, United States)
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    Walk the Plank: The Human Division, Episode 2 | John Scalzi
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    Walk the Plank: The Human Division, Episode 2

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    Wildcat colonies are illegal, unauthorized, and secret - so when an injured stranger shows up at the wildcat colony New Seattle, the colony leaders are understandably suspicious of who he is and what he represents. His story of how he’s come to their colony is shocking, surprising, and might have bigger consequences than anyone could have expected. Walk the Plank is a tale from John Scalzi's The Human Division, a series of self-contained but interrelated short stories.

    I Was Disappointed

    When I downloaded the first book, I got the impression that these were self contained episodes. The first one was over 2 hours in length, and the stor..Show More »

    Reviewed on Jan 29 2013 by Gurmukh (London, ON, Canada)
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    We Only Need the Heads: The Human Division, Episode 3 | John Scalzi
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    We Only Need the Heads: The Human Division, Episode 3

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    • By John Scalzi
    • Narrated By William Dufris
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    CDF Lieutenant Harry Wilson has been loaned out to a CDF platoon tasked with secretly removing an unauthorized colony of humans on an alien world. Colonial Ambassador Abumwe has been ordered to participate in final negotiations with an alien race the Union hopes to make allies. Wilson and Abumwe’s missions are fated to cross - and in doing so, place both missions at risk of failure.

    We Only Need the Heads is a tale from John Scalzi's The Human Division.

    * said;* said;* said;* said;* said;

    this damn transcript style makes me furious
    Obumwe said,
    Eagan said,
    Wilson said,
    Rickney said

    PS
    I think I will wait..Show More »

    Reviewed on Feb 02 2013 by Professor (United States)
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    A Voice in the Wilderness: The Human Division, Episode 4 | John Scalzi
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    A Voice in the Wilderness: The Human Division, Episode 4

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    • By John Scalzi
    • Narrated By William Dufris
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    Albert Birnbaum was once one of the biggest political talk show hosts around, but these days he’s watching his career enter a death spiral. A stranger offers a solution to his woes, promising to put him back on top. It’s everything Birnbaum wants, but is there a catch? And does Birnbaum actually care if there is? "A Voice in the Wilderness" is a tale from John Scalzi's The Human Division, a series of self-contained but interrelated short stories set in the Old Man's War universe.

    YOU GET WHAT YOU GOT COMING
    Reviewed on Feb 13 2013 by rmzetak (BAYTOWN, TX, United States)
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    Tales from the Clarke: The Human Division, Episode 5 | John Scalzi
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    Tales from the Clarke: The Human Division, Episode 5

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    • By John Scalzi
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    Captain Sophia Coloma of the Clarke has a simple task: Ferry around representatives from Earth in an aging spaceship that the Colonial Union hopes to sell to them. But nothing is as simple as it seems, and Coloma discovers the ship she’s showing off holds suprises of its own...and it’s not the only one with secrets. "Tales from the Clarke" is a tale from John Scalzi's The Human Division, a series of self-contained but interrelated short stories set in the Old Man's War universe.

    Another Engaging Episode

    This was another fun little episode in Scalzi's ongoing series. Scalzi continues to craft the interesting characters and crew of the Clarke together p..Show More »

    Reviewed on Feb 12 2013 by Joshua (mcleansville, NC, United States)
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    The Back Channel: The Human Division, Episode 6 | John Scalzi
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    The Back Channel: The Human Division, Episode 6

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    • By John Scalzi
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    The Conclave is a confederation of 400 alien races - many of whom would like to see the Colonial Union - and the humans inside of it - blasted to extinction. To avoid a conflict that neither side can afford, Conclave leader General Tarsem Gau appoints Hafte Sorvalh to resolve an emerging diplomatic crisis with the humans, before the only acceptable solution is war. "The Back Channel" is a tale from John Scalzi's The Human Division, a series of self-contained but interrelated short stories set in the Old Man's War universe.

    The Conclave Side in this Episode

    In this episode you listen to the Conclave and what decision they are going to take... I'm not liking the length of each episode , i believe it woul..Show More »

    Reviewed on Feb 19 2013 by Hassan (Springfield Gardens, NY, United States)
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    The Dog King: The Human Division, Episode 7 | John Scalzi
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    The Dog King: The Human Division, Episode 7

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    • By John Scalzi
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    CDF Lieutenant Harry Wilson has one simple task: Watch an ambassador’s dog while the diplomat is conducting sensitive negotiations with an alien race. But you know dogs - always getting into something. And when this dog gets into something that could launch an alien civil war, Wilson has to find a way to solve the conflict, fast, or be the one in the Colonial Union’s doghouse. "The Dog King" is a tale from John Scalzi's The Human Division, a series of self-contained but interrelated short stories set in the Old Man's War universe.

    Best Episode Yet!!!!

    I really liked this episode.
    A bit different than the rest, there are several funny points here, Wilson is a good character....

    And c..Show More »

    Reviewed on Feb 26 2013 by Hassan (Springfield Gardens, NY, United States)
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    The Sound of Rebellion: The Human Division, Episode 8 | John Scalzi
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    The Sound of Rebellion: The Human Division, Episode 8

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    • By John Scalzi
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    The Colonial Defense Forces usually protect humanity from alien attack, but now the stability of the Colonial Union has been threatened, and Lieutenant Heather Lee and her squad are called to squash a rebellion on a colony world. It seems simple enough - but there's a second act to the rebellion that finds Lee captive, alone, and armed with only her brains to survive.

    Look with your ears.
    Reviewed on Mar 06 2013 by leonie (Australia)
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    The Observers: The Human Division, Episode 9 | John Scalzi
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    The Observers: The Human Division, Episode 9

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    In an effort to improve relations with the Earth, the Colonial Union has invited a contingent of diplomats from that planet to observe Ambassador Abumwe negotiate a trade deal with an alien species. Then something very bad happens to one of the Earthings, and with that, the relationship between humanity’s two factions is on the cusp of disruption once more. It’s a race to find out what really happened, and who is to blame. "The Observers" is a tale from John Scalzi's The Human Division, a series of self-contained but interrelated short stories set in the Old Man's War universe.

    This series is getting Better and Better!!!!

    Thats it, this series is in my A list .... the sabotage, the plot, the mysteries are really great... I was at work while listening to this one, and i..Show More »

    Reviewed on Mar 12 2013 by Hassan (Springfield Gardens, NY, United States)
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    This Must Be the Place: The Human Division, Episode 10 | John Scalzi
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    This Must Be the Place: The Human Division, Episode 10

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    • By John Scalzi
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    Colonial Union diplomat Hart Schmidt is back home for Harvest Day celebrations - to a family whose members wonder whether its youngest son isn’t wasting his life clinging to the lowest rung of the CU’s diplomatic ladder. When his father, a legendarily powerful politician, presents him with a compelling offer, Schmidt has to take stock of his life and career. "This Must Be the Place" is a tale from John Scalzi's The Human Division, a series of self-contained but interrelated short stories set in the Old Man's War universe.

    Great Character-Driven Episode

    A great character-driven episode about one of the players on the Clarke, his family relations and his decision to choose his own path in life.

    Reviewed on Mar 20 2013 by Joshua (mcleansville, NC, United States)
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    A Problem of Proportion: The Human Division, Episode 11 | John Scalzi
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    A Problem of Proportion: The Human Division, Episode 11

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    A secret backdoor meeting between Ambassador Ode Abumwe and the Conclave’s Hafte Sorvalh turns out to be less than secret, as both of their ships are attacked. It’s a surprise to both teams - but it’s the identity of the attacker that is the real surprise, and suggests a threat to both humanity and The Conclave. "A Problem of Proportion" is a tale from John Scalzi's The Human Division, a series of self-contained but interrelated short stories set in the Old Man's War universe.

    A Scalzi Twist on a Sci-fi Theme

    Another good episode from John Scalzi's "Human Division", chock full of the wit and humor that makes his series so popular and enjoyable. Although the..Show More »

    Reviewed on Mar 27 2013 by Joshua (mcleansville, NC, United States)
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    The Gentle Art of Cracking Heads: The Human Division, Episode 12 | John Scalzi
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    The Gentle Art of Cracking Heads: The Human Division, Episode 12

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    • By John Scalzi
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    United States Diplomat Danielle Lowen was there when one of her fellow diplomats committed an unthinkable act that had consequences for the entire planet. Now she’s trying to figure out how it happened before it can happen again. Putting the puzzle pieces together could solve the mystery - or it could threaten her own life. "The Gentle Art of Cracking Heads" is a tale from John Scalzi's The Human Division, a series of self-contained but interrelated short stories set in the Old Man's War universe.

    Nearing the Conclusion...

    A good solid episode, but short. With only one story left though, I wonder what the last episode is going to be, and how Scalzi is going to tie everyt..Show More »

    Reviewed on Apr 02 2013 by Joshua (mcleansville, NC, United States)
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    Earth Below, Sky Above: The Human Division, Episode 13 | John Scalzi
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    Earth Below, Sky Above: The Human Division, Episode 13

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    • By John Scalzi
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    At last, the Earth and the Colonial Union have begun formal discussions about their relationship in the future - a chance for the divisions in humanity to be repaired. The diplomats and crew of the Clarke are on hand to help with the process, including Ambassador Ode Abumwe and CDF Lieutenant Harry Wilson, both of whom were born on Earth. But not everyone wants the human division to be repaired.... And they will go to great lengths to make sure it isn’t....

    Thrilling Yet Open-Ended Conclusion

    The thrilling conclusion to Scalzi's serial "The Human Division" series nevertheless ends with a wide-open story still to be told. We finally get the ..Show More »

    Reviewed on Apr 10 2013 by Joshua (mcleansville, NC, United States)