Space Academy Dropouts by C.T. PhippsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
A perfect blend of witty parody and great sci-fi
I enjoy C.T. Phipps' books. They are full of humor, often irreverent, and laden with pop culture references, yet they often have enjoyable (and unpredictable) plots, memorable characters, and entertaining dialog. Space Academy Dropouts fits perfectly into that mold, being a humorous story loaded with references to classic and modern science fiction -- yet it feels like a decent space opera at the same time. Sure, there are frequent jokes and witty banter, but there are also serious moments, lots of traditional sci-fi-type action, and decent character development. Space Academy Dropouts really does strike the perfect balance in tone between being a humorous parody and an entertaining sci-fi story.
Jeffery Kafer's performance is excellent. His range is impressive, and he skillfully makes it seem like a different actor voices each character. I've experienced Kafer's narration in quite a few books, and he's never disappointed me in any book where the main character is a snarky smart-ass. And I swear that was supposed to be a compliment.
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