Year Zero

I really liked the idea, but not the execution - much like [b:Redshirts 13055592 Redshirts John Scalzi http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348617890s/13055592.jpg 18130445] which I plan to give another try in hopes I was simply in the wrong mood for it. I doubt I will give this another chance.I view this as primarily a humorous farce type of book, but I only laughed a couple of times. Strange things were given really long descriptions which did not advance the plot - in certain places stalling it completely. It was a fast-paced book, which is not a problem, but some things seemed to just happen and not get any description (counter to the aforementioned too long descriptions). Perhaps the pace was too fast, not giving time for important plot points to sink in.Maybe I was just too excited to read it and had too high expectations :(PS - the Linux geek in me did like the computer stuff :)