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Space & Stuff: Apocalypse Blockers
The universe needs a hero, or a drink. Probably both!
Dave's first day working on the wall does not go well. Through very little fault of his own, he finds himself embroiled in the ruthless, backstabbing, corrupt world of interplanetary politics. The money has all gone, people are turning on each other, and the whole colony of Copernicus is in utter turmoil. Dave fumbles his way around the left wing and the right wing, and wings he never even knew existed, looking for the answer to Copernicus's problems before it’s too late and the colony descends into a lawless hive of people wearing leather and sporting mohawks.
Dave's first day working on the wall does not go well. Through very little fault of his own, he finds himself embroiled in the ruthless, backstabbing, corrupt world of interplanetary politics. The money has all gone, people are turning on each other, and the whole colony of Copernicus is in utter turmoil. Dave fumbles his way around the left wing and the right wing, and wings he never even knew existed, looking for the answer to Copernicus's problems before it’s too late and the colony descends into a lawless hive of people wearing leather and sporting mohawks.
- GenresScience Fiction
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First published July 31, 2019
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About the author
Simon Carr
38 books151 followersSimon carr is, well he is me, hello. I write comedy Sci-fi and horror books. I started writing in 2018. I am severely dyslexic, on the very high end of the scale. So, writing a book was just me being defiant really, doing something I ought never to have been capable of doing.
I really enjoyed writing my first book, Space And Stuff, so I carried on writing. That makes it sound a lot simpler than it was, but after a lot of learning and editing; so much editing! And going through proofreaders at a rate of knotts, I got my books to a standard that only made a few grammar Nazis heads explode; so it will have to do.
I am from Blackburn in the UK, born in the summer of 1976. I have actually won three awards for my books, I know! I was as surprised as you are. If perfect grammar is your thing then you might want to give them a miss, but if you like satire and goofy scenarios I might be what you have been looking for.
I really enjoyed writing my first book, Space And Stuff, so I carried on writing. That makes it sound a lot simpler than it was, but after a lot of learning and editing; so much editing! And going through proofreaders at a rate of knotts, I got my books to a standard that only made a few grammar Nazis heads explode; so it will have to do.
I am from Blackburn in the UK, born in the summer of 1976. I have actually won three awards for my books, I know! I was as surprised as you are. If perfect grammar is your thing then you might want to give them a miss, but if you like satire and goofy scenarios I might be what you have been looking for.
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December 9, 2019
Hilarious
Loved this book. Carr’s storytelling is like a combination of Douglas Adams and Monty Python, all told like a college student who remembers the story while coming out of a heavy night of drinking. I also learned a fair bit of new ways to curse reading this book, as well as satiating my desire for space, time travel, and sci-fi wonderment. Definitely get this book if you want a humorous read to distract you from your existential dread!
Loved this book. Carr’s storytelling is like a combination of Douglas Adams and Monty Python, all told like a college student who remembers the story while coming out of a heavy night of drinking. I also learned a fair bit of new ways to curse reading this book, as well as satiating my desire for space, time travel, and sci-fi wonderment. Definitely get this book if you want a humorous read to distract you from your existential dread!
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February 4, 2020This is not for sale it's my book but was delited I dont know how it ended up on here this is a older version of my book space and stuff.
February 15, 2022
Just your normal everyday epic adventure by Simon Carr. The adventure occurs over trillions of years, or maybe billions, or maybe it is a really intense VR game at an arcade in Brighton while having a fever dream on a bank holiday. It saves or destroys (depending on where you are in the story) the universe, several multi-verses, reality, matter, antimatter, and/or anti-reality. Choose any combination from the previous list, you might even get a free burger and drink.
As always, Simon Carr plays fast and loose with spelling, grammar, and structure in providing some amazingly funny stream of consciousness storytelling. If you are easily offended by rude language do not read this book. If you want romance, well that's covered in about 3-4 sentences somewhere in the middle of the story. If you are a grammar-nazi you will run screaming or develop a migraine before you get to the second page. If you want a fun story with lots of adventure, start reading this book as soon as possible.
As always, Simon Carr plays fast and loose with spelling, grammar, and structure in providing some amazingly funny stream of consciousness storytelling. If you are easily offended by rude language do not read this book. If you want romance, well that's covered in about 3-4 sentences somewhere in the middle of the story. If you are a grammar-nazi you will run screaming or develop a migraine before you get to the second page. If you want a fun story with lots of adventure, start reading this book as soon as possible.
December 20, 2020
Rated PG-13 for cursing.
This was hilarious! I can just see the author pounding out words on his keyboard while laughing maniacally at how his readers would react to this book. It is laugh out loud funny. There is A LOT of cursing, so if that bothers you, do not read this. I love the character's voices and the narrator's voice is a treasure. My favorite 'bit' was the characters that are not important enough to have names. And the citadel! Ha!
While hilarious with a good storyline, the book has issues with layout and definitely needs a proofreader for wrongly used apostrophes and strangely formatted dialog blocks.
This was hilarious! I can just see the author pounding out words on his keyboard while laughing maniacally at how his readers would react to this book. It is laugh out loud funny. There is A LOT of cursing, so if that bothers you, do not read this. I love the character's voices and the narrator's voice is a treasure. My favorite 'bit' was the characters that are not important enough to have names. And the citadel! Ha!
While hilarious with a good storyline, the book has issues with layout and definitely needs a proofreader for wrongly used apostrophes and strangely formatted dialog blocks.
January 10, 2023
Audiobook: I found most of this story to be entertaining. I liked that Simon Carr's story poked fun at several subjects including politics, religion, sexuality and more. While listening to the audiobook, there were times that I chuckled and times that I laughed out loud; however, there were times that the humor became too vulgar for my liking. Laura Robert's narration was great, and her performance added to the story's entertainment. I was given a free copy of the audiobook, and I have voluntarily posted this review.
January 11, 2023
"Space and Stuff," by Simon Carr, was very funny to hear! I do not mind the coarse language, as I found "Space and Stuff" to be very entertaining! I love science fiction, and it is refreshing to find an author who is not afraid to get silly! This book accentuates space life and the interworkings of life on the planet Mung. If you like listening to and/ or reading about satirical takes on life in a science fiction environment, then this is for you as well!
July 1, 2023
Simon Carr's "Space & Stuff: Apocalypse Blockers" takes you on a cosmic rollercoaster ride with Dave, a hero-in-the-making, as he stumbles into interplanetary chaos. Laura Roberts narrates this tale with finesse, giving life to a world teetering on the brink of mayhem and leather-clad mohawks. Grab your space popcorn and join Dave as he hilariously fumbles through politics, seeking to save Copernicus from its impending doom. You'll need a drink after this wild space adventure!
March 13, 2020
4.4 stars for Space & Stuff book1 (wacko)
Certainly easy reading, even though the satire wasn't always clear.
I enjoyed it, but then the language wasn't too offensive to me.
I am even looking forward to book 2. I'll let you know if Joe aka God has better luck next time. You'll get a kick out of this!
Certainly easy reading, even though the satire wasn't always clear.
I enjoyed it, but then the language wasn't too offensive to me.
I am even looking forward to book 2. I'll let you know if Joe aka God has better luck next time. You'll get a kick out of this!
November 20, 2021
This is definitely a laugh out loud journey. It is heavy on the profanity - which is hard for me but may not be for others. I love how that there is no one in the political or religious arena that was left unscratched. Now you might want to read it all alone because you are going to be laughing so loud.
March 9, 2020
Wonderful book wonderful humour sci fi and comedy rolled into one, I wasnt sure what to expect as this book was recommended to me and not my usual style but i was totally blown away very impressed and wanted more
February 1, 2023
This was a very entertaining and funny book.
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November 3, 2022[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Space and stuff" by Simon carr.]
4 out of 4 starsShare This Review
Space and Stuff is a science fiction novel written by Simon Carr. In this first book of Space and Stuff series, the author transports us to an imaginary planet, Mung. Mung has several colonies which are inhabited and differently governed by people with varied economic interests. One of them is Copernicus, a locked, dome-shaped patriarchal colony that has a rigid, hierarchical form of government. As the author depicts, it has some incompetent and selfish leaders who are just interested in amassing more and more wealth, most of which they cannot even spend, at the expense of the low class.
However, this trend was not to go on indefinitely. On one occasion, the chancellor of the colony (who's the top-most leader) did something that opened the eyes of the Copernican citizens and resulted in a series of changes. He approached the Copernican bankers and took all their reserves to make a “progressive economic policy.” Richard, an ambassador of Nixon- a casino colony, had earlier lured him into betting the money, something he unhesitantly fell for following his greed instincts. What the chancellor thought would earn him an astronomical profit, created a conflict, and turned out to be a revolution that was to change things in the colony forever.
I liked how well the author wrote and executed Space and Stuff. From the beginning, I just felt I would enjoy it, and enjoy it I did. This story is not a typical “technical” science fiction you'd find out there, but one that is simple at its core yet carries some thoughtful analysis of several pertinent issues in the society. One of its major strengths, and what made it stood out for me, was the author's great sense of humor. This book is a light-hearted read in all dimensions, and so, more often than not, I couldn't help chuckling and bursting into hysterical laughter. If it was not satire that humored me, then it was the author's witty choice of words and interesting depiction of mythical creatures. The author's world-building ability, in this novel, was also top-notch. Another major characteristic of this book is the heavy use of a strong language. Not that I like a foul language or anything near that, but how the author employed it to effectively bring out authenticity in his characters made it likable nonetheless. Honestly, the foul, humor-laden language played some role in my enjoyment of this poignant novel.
Furthermore, I liked the author's narration skills. This story is told in the third-person perspective but in an interactive, engaging way. The author involves readers and often seem to ask them for their direct input into the story. He did this in a unique, original, and peculiar way. Those direct addresses to readers made me feel involved in the adventure more, and in turn, kept me glued in this novel from its beginning until the end. The author further enhanced this by the exquisite use of short, well-organized paragraphs and chapters.
My favorite aspect of this novel was how aptly and effortlessly the author employed humor to capture various issues in society. He tackles a wide range of pertinent themes from hypocrisy in religious institutions, selfishness of some political leaders, inclusivity of all people regardless of their sexual orientation, and capitalism, among others. I also loved the author's view on money. He captured all these in ways that are simple yet effective and informative. This made me enjoy this story more and so will people who love interesting, humorous, and eye-opening reads.
All in all, I didn't find anything to dislike about this book. I believe it was professionally edited since I found just some minor errors. Since the errors were not distracting and could not influence my final rating, I'm glad to award Space and Stuff by Simon Carr 4 out of 4 stars. I really enjoyed it, and therefore, looking forward to reading more of Simon Carr's books in the future.
For fans of fun-filled science fiction, adventure, and fantasy stories, I highly recommend this. Readers who like political debates, political ideologies, and satire may also find this enjoyable. The sexual content was just captured in general terms and was, therefore, not erotic. However, this book is full of profanity, which makes it unsuitable for children or any other person who may be affected by such. Besides that, I can't find anyone to caution against picking it except for readers who are not into science fiction or fantasy stories.
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Space and Stuff is a science fiction novel written by Simon Carr. In this first book of Space and Stuff series, the author transports us to an imaginary planet, Mung. Mung has several colonies which are inhabited and differently governed by people with varied economic interests. One of them is Copernicus, a locked, dome-shaped patriarchal colony that has a rigid, hierarchical form of government. As the author depicts, it has some incompetent and selfish leaders who are just interested in amassing more and more wealth, most of which they cannot even spend, at the expense of the low class.
However, this trend was not to go on indefinitely. On one occasion, the chancellor of the colony (who's the top-most leader) did something that opened the eyes of the Copernican citizens and resulted in a series of changes. He approached the Copernican bankers and took all their reserves to make a “progressive economic policy.” Richard, an ambassador of Nixon- a casino colony, had earlier lured him into betting the money, something he unhesitantly fell for following his greed instincts. What the chancellor thought would earn him an astronomical profit, created a conflict, and turned out to be a revolution that was to change things in the colony forever.
I liked how well the author wrote and executed Space and Stuff. From the beginning, I just felt I would enjoy it, and enjoy it I did. This story is not a typical “technical” science fiction you'd find out there, but one that is simple at its core yet carries some thoughtful analysis of several pertinent issues in the society. One of its major strengths, and what made it stood out for me, was the author's great sense of humor. This book is a light-hearted read in all dimensions, and so, more often than not, I couldn't help chuckling and bursting into hysterical laughter. If it was not satire that humored me, then it was the author's witty choice of words and interesting depiction of mythical creatures. The author's world-building ability, in this novel, was also top-notch. Another major characteristic of this book is the heavy use of a strong language. Not that I like a foul language or anything near that, but how the author employed it to effectively bring out authenticity in his characters made it likable nonetheless. Honestly, the foul, humor-laden language played some role in my enjoyment of this poignant novel.
Furthermore, I liked the author's narration skills. This story is told in the third-person perspective but in an interactive, engaging way. The author involves readers and often seem to ask them for their direct input into the story. He did this in a unique, original, and peculiar way. Those direct addresses to readers made me feel involved in the adventure more, and in turn, kept me glued in this novel from its beginning until the end. The author further enhanced this by the exquisite use of short, well-organized paragraphs and chapters.
My favorite aspect of this novel was how aptly and effortlessly the author employed humor to capture various issues in society. He tackles a wide range of pertinent themes from hypocrisy in religious institutions, selfishness of some political leaders, inclusivity of all people regardless of their sexual orientation, and capitalism, among others. I also loved the author's view on money. He captured all these in ways that are simple yet effective and informative. This made me enjoy this story more and so will people who love interesting, humorous, and eye-opening reads.
All in all, I didn't find anything to dislike about this book. I believe it was professionally edited since I found just some minor errors. Since the errors were not distracting and could not influence my final rating, I'm glad to award Space and Stuff by Simon Carr 4 out of 4 stars. I really enjoyed it, and therefore, looking forward to reading more of Simon Carr's books in the future.
For fans of fun-filled science fiction, adventure, and fantasy stories, I highly recommend this. Readers who like political debates, political ideologies, and satire may also find this enjoyable. The sexual content was just captured in general terms and was, therefore, not erotic. However, this book is full of profanity, which makes it unsuitable for children or any other person who may be affected by such. Besides that, I can't find anyone to caution against picking it except for readers who are not into science fiction or fantasy stories.
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December 24, 2019
This is a rather tongue in cheek sort of story that certainly has its funny side but there was entirely too much foul language. I suppose if I had known it was a satire to begin with I could have expected it but there was no warning. This is not necessarily about space so that was my first disappointment. But I gave it a 4 star because it was entertaining - if only we could lose about 3/4 of the swearing - it would be a pretty short book. What I really liked about it, and this is important to me, is that it seems to poke fun at everyone, though typically aiming for conservative values. If you like satire and silly stories (not for children) and do not mind a barrack of foul language, this is the book for you.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 29, 2019
assuming this is the one that I read(yes, yes, capitol ass), a beautiful blunt instrument, assuming yer not too old fer adult language. u know hu u r. this is yer stop. fer the rest, if u need to know more, at 30 percent I imagined if the south park guys did acid. if u already think they do well...at 40 percent I imagined john cleese narrating(that was hitchhiker's guide, right?). at halfway I thought if u thought hitchhiker's guide was too slow, well then check this out. mind, adult language throughout. don't let yer parents see it/adult language/if anyone wants to look, tell them it's porn, n not the kind they like. to be clear, r rated/funny as hell
December 14, 2019
This is an interesting read and one you would expect from the title. You will be laughing as read and wonder how they came up with the idea in this read
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November 16, 2022This book made me smile, laugh and wanting more, this author definitely has a unique sense of humour, and a unique way of seeing things which I love, he has everything in this book and i hope he continues to write and I look forward to reading more of his books, well done on your first book cant wait to read more of you material
July 9, 2023
Simon Carr writes fun novels filled with insane plots and wacky characters. This is not one of his best but is still a good listen/Read
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