The Moon Made of Cheese: Philosophic Nibbles with “When the Moon Hits Your Eye” by John Scalzi
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth dive into John Scalzi's book When The Moon Hits Your Eye, exploring its whimsical premise of the moon turning to cheese and the ensuing effects on Earth. They discuss the book's blend of absurdity, philosophical musings, and scientific implications. The conversation also touches on favorite plotlines, perhaps a few too many characters to follow, and the book's overall impact. They debate the book's categorization within genres like sci-fi and satire, and conclude with mixed reviews, ranging from three to four stars. Tune in next time for a discussion on Dark Academia.
00:00 When the Moon Hits Your Eye
00:51 Quick Book Recap and Synopsis
09:03 Spoiler Alert
14:23 A Very American Point of View
16:38 Talking Cats, Dinosaurs, or Dragons?
19:28 The Caseusian Hoax
20:52 What kind of cheese did you imagine?
22:49 Reading Large Print Books
24:34 Does this count as science fiction?
32:33 Would this be a good book club book?
35:03 Ratings
36:27 Who would you recommend read this book?
37:48 Conclusion
