Review
A collision of many genres, The Dispatcher is science fiction, fantasy, thriller, and everything in between all in one book. It was an amazing experience to listen to this audiobook.
With such an interesting plot, I wouldn’t even doubt people would want to read this book just from the synopsis alone. Of course, reading this book blind made it a whole new experience for myself. I like the main character of this book. I see something in his personality that really clicked with me. Although I think some people will find him a little…boring?
For a short story, the pacing of the novel is well perpetrated. The way it untangles everything as you go through while also building up tension. The dark tone and curious trajectory would make this a truly appealing pick for lovers of crime and mystery. The hint of science fiction fantasy added a spice to its already spicy story too.
Moreover, I listened to this book with a hint of familiarity with its narrator—Zach Quinto. However, I can’t really put my brain into where I saw him before. Anyway, I enjoyed his narration but it wasn’t the best for me. Perhaps it may be that I am still in the process of looking for that “right” narrator, but all I can say is that it’s a personal taste sort of thing. He did a spectacular job with this story, albeit not my cuppa.
The Dispatcher is a well-made story that treads a path of multiple genres. It doesn’t make it unique per se, but the story is marvelous, great pacing, curious characters, and an accessible writing style.
About the Author
John Scalzi, having declared his absolute boredom with biographies, disappeared in a puff of glitter and lilac scent.
