Fuzzy Nation

By: John Scalzi

Narrated by: Wil Wheaton, John Scalzi - introduction

Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

In John Scalzi's re-imagining of H. Beam Piper's 1962 sci-fi classic Little Fuzzy, written with the full cooperation of the Piper Estate, Jack Holloway works alone for reasons he doesn't care to talk about. On the distant planet Zarathustra, Jack is content as an independent contractor for ZaraCorp, prospecting and surveying at his own pace. As for his past, that's not up for discussion.

Then, in the wake of an accidental cliff collapse, Jack discovers a seam of unimaginably valuable jewels, to which he manages to lay legal claim just as ZaraCorp is cancelling their contract with him for his part in causing the collapse. Briefly in the catbird seat, legally speaking, Jack pressures ZaraCorp into recognizing his claim, and cuts them in as partners to help extract the wealth.

But there's another wrinkle to ZaraCorp's relationship with the planet Zarathustra. Their entire legal right to exploit the verdant Earth-like planet, the basis of the wealth they derive from extracting its resources, is based on being able to certify to the authorities on Earth that Zarathustra is home to no sentient species. Then a small furry biped - trusting, appealing, and ridiculously cute - shows up at Jack's outback home. Followed by its family. As it dawns on Jack that despite their stature, these are people, he begins to suspect that ZaraCorp's claim to a planet's worth of wealth is very flimsy indeed and that ZaraCorp may stop at nothing to eliminate the fuzzys before their existence becomes more widely known.

©2011 John Scalzi (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

• Audie Award Winner, Science Fiction, 2012

“[Scalzi’s] style and skill make it a highly entertaining read. It succeeds both as a new novel from a talented writer and as a tribute and gateway to Piper’s work.” ( Wired)

"It’s a wonderful book.... [T]he way that Scalzi puts that wonderful novel of Piper’s into a fresher context is cynically lovely.... Year’s best? Yeah, one of them." ( The San Diego Union-Tribune)

“A perfectly executed plot clicks its way to a stunning courtroom showdown in a cathartic finish that will thrill Fuzzy fans old and new.” ( Publishers Weekly)

Nice Twists

The story was entertaining and had some unexpected twists. I liked the world created and would love to see this book made into a great movie.
The performance was good. I went between the 5-star and 4-star. Ultimately, I settled on 4 due to the slightly distracting way the "said" lines dropped in tone.

Great!

I found myself thinking it was too short because it kept me hooked. Great and fun listen!

I just love Wil Wheaton.

Wil Wheaton is the best. Plus John Scalzi tells such great stories. well thought out, fun, great twists and turns.

Fun and succinct.

If you know John Scalzi, you know what to expect from him. This will not disappoint. Get over whatever misgivings you may have about your time and schedule, just listen to Wil Wheaton deliver this potent story to you.

great courtroom drama!

you wont be able to put this down for the last 4 hours. its simply an amazing book

Fun

I really enjoyed the humor in this book and it made me laugh out loud multiple times. It's a shorter book than I normally read, but was a fun short journey.

Exciting

It had me on the edge of my seat. It had a great spin on the story.

Really Cool Story Line!!!

I’ve listened to this book multiple times and will continue to do so just because of the quality and concept of this story line!

Amazing

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely AMAZING!! I didn't want it to end. Wil Wheaton did a wonderful job narrating this story! The character development was perfect. Even though was a shorter story, I quickly came to care for then. I often found myself laughing out loud.

Which character – as performed by Wil Wheaton and John Scalzi (Introduction) – was your favorite?

Holloway

Good story

I liked the story. Will Wheaton was easy to listen to, but he didn't seem to give each character their own voice except for the one.