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The Kaiju Preservation Society

by John Scalzi

★★★★☆ 3.98 (72 858 ratings)
2022 · 264 pages · ~4h 24m read · Fiction

When Jamie Gray is stuck as a food delivery driver during the pandemic, an old acquaintance offers a job at an "animal rights organization." It turns out the animals aren't pandas-they are Kaiju, massive creatures living in an alternate dimension. Jamie joins a team dedicated to protecting these behemoths from corporate exploitation and biological threats. This fast-paced, humorous adventure is a love letter to monster movies, offering a lighthearted escape filled with scientific curiosity, high-stakes action, and witty banter.

A well-known book with a dedicated readership.

Atmosphere: FantasticalVibe: LightPacing: Fast-paced
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Notable Quotes

"I tried being a vegan for a while, but I couldn’t live without cheese.” “They have vegan cheese.” “No, they don’t. They have shredded orange and white sadness that mocks cheese and everything it stands for."
"So we’re the monster police, too?” I said to Tom. “Correct,” he replied. “The only real question is, who are the monsters?” “They ask that question in every monster movie, you know. It’s an actual trope.” “I know,” Tom said. “What does it say about us that it’s relevant every single time they ask it?"
"That thing looks like H. P. Lovecraft’s panic attack."

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