Review: Funny Sci Fi - the hardest stuff to write!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 19, 2012
Dear Fans of Amazon.com,There is a reason why one cannot find humorous science fiction in large quantities, and if you do, it is masterful in both setting and situation.But why is this?Simply, it is in the nature of the written product itself combined with the requirements of the science fiction format.  What makes a situation humorous is when common environmental factors which take no background or explanation to the reader (common societal shared information, to be exact) are given an unexpected twist.  This causes a surprise reaction, which is to laugh.The requirements of science fiction (and to a lesser degree fantasy) are to CREATE worlds in which characters interact and play out plots.  If a world is created, where are the commonalities needed on which to base a humorous situation?NOT YOUR TYPICAL SCANTILY-CLAD VIRGIN SACRAFICE does this transition well and often.  From situational humor to the classic double-take, I highly recommend this tome to all readers.  If one is an aspiring writer, this compilation of short tales should be first enjoyed then analyzed as an example for all to study.Dr. George