Having enjoyed the book - and worn out a copy from repeated readings, it was time to add one to my Kindal.If you have not had a chance to enjoy this light bit of scence fiction/fantasy about a first contact gone very wrong, you are missing a treat. You're not going to find deep social commentary or overly complex characters. Instead,its a light hearted romp, with a generous comedic touch and characters that you're sure to recognize from those other more "dour" books.