Columbus Day (Expeditionary Force, #1)
Columbus Day (Expeditionary Force, #1)
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Earth • Future
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Columbus Day by Craig Alanson follows a human protagonist who encounters an alien invasion of Earth. As the story unfolds, the protagonist must navigate complex situations involving extraterrestrial species and alliances. This science fiction novel explores themes of survival, diplomacy, and intergalactic relations, forming the first book in the Expeditionary Force series.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Columbus Day by Craig Alanson is largely praised for its entertaining and humorous storyline, engaging characters, and creative world-building. However, some readers found the narrative to be overly reliant on cliches and criticized the pacing as uneven. Overall, it is deemed a fun and engaging sci-fi adventure.
Who Should Read Columbus Day (Expeditionary Force, #1)?
Readers who enjoy fast-paced military science fiction with witty dialogue and a touch of humor would appreciate Craig Alanson's Columbus Day. Fans of John Scalzi's Old Man's War and Ernest Cline's Ready Player One will find the book's engaging protagonist and inventive alien encounters particularly appealing.
38,250 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Columbus Day was self-published by Craig Alanson before gaining popularity and being picked up for audiobook production by Podium Publishing.
The audiobook version is narrated by R.C. Bray, an award-winning narrator known for his work on other popular sci-fi audiobooks like The Martian by Andy Weir.
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Craig Alanson’s debut into writing came after he retired from a career in IT consulting, and his success with Columbus Day led to a long-running series, Expeditionary Force.
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Novel • Fiction
Earth • Future
2017
Adult
18+ years
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