Redshirts
by John Scalzi
Redshirts by John Scalzi holds a well received rating of 3.84 out of 5, based on 53.7K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 320 pages.
About Redshirts
Ensign Andrew Dahl has just been assigned to the Universal Union Capital Ship Intrepid, flagship of the Universal Union since the year 2456. It’s a prestige posting, and Andrew is thrilled all the more to be assigned to the ship’s Xenobiology laboratory.Life couldn’t be better…until Andrew begins to pick up on the fact that: (1) every Away Mission involves some kind of lethal confrontation with alien forces (2) the ship’s captain, its chief science officer, and the handsome Lieutenant Kerensky always survive these confrontations (3) at least one low-ranked crew member is, sadly, always killed.Not surprisingly, a great deal of energy below decks is expended on avoiding, at all costs, being assigned to an Away Mission. Then Andrew stumbles on information that completely transforms his and his colleagues’ understanding of what the starship Intrepid really is…and offers them a crazy, high-risk chance to save their own lives.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Scalzi |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.84 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 53,746 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Redshirts?
Redshirts is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Redshirts worth reading?
Based on 53.7K reader ratings, Redshirts has an average score of 3.84 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Redshirts?
Redshirts has 320 pages.
Who wrote Redshirts?
Redshirts was written by John Scalzi. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for Redshirts?
The ISBN-13 for Redshirts is 9780765317000.0.
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