Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers

Grant Naylor

Book 1 in the series:Red Dwarf

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satirical space travel

quirky characters

dry british humor

malfunctioning spaceship

accidental stasis

lively pacing

comedy and science fiction

douglas adams style humor

character complexity

adventures of a cab driver

return to earth

humor of the television series

Who Would Like This Book:

This book is a wild ride through space with a unique blend of sardonic British wit and zany sci-fi antics. If you loved the Red Dwarf TV series, you’ll appreciate the deeper dives into characters’ backstories and the expanded universe. Fans of Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, or anyone into irreverent, satirical humor in a sci-fi setting will have a blast with this one. Plus, the audiobook adds another layer of fun with Chris Barrie's spot-on voices.

Who May Not Like This Book:

Not everyone will be on board with Red Dwarf’s particular brand of dry, absurd humor - if slapstick, fast-paced action, or more serious sci-fi is your thing, this might not quite hit the mark. Some readers found it hard to get into or felt the humor was too British or niche. And if you aren't familiar with the show, a few references could fly over your head.

A must-read for sci-fi comedy fans, especially Red Dwarf devotees. Smart, witty, and loaded with charm, but a sense of humor for quirky British absurdity is required!

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"Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers" in the Red Dwarf series by Grant Naylor is a satirical space travel romp that follows the adventures of former cab driver Lister who accidentally spends three million years in suspended animation as the spaceship he is on accelerates into deep space. The plot revolves around Lister's attempts to return to Earth and the quirky characters he encounters along the way. The writing style is described as dry, satirical British humor that hits all the right notes for readers who enjoy Douglas Adams and appreciate the humor of the Red Dwarf television series.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, providing background and complexity beyond the TV adaptation.

Writing/Prose:

The prose combines humor and sarcasm, capturing the show's essence while enriching character narratives.

Plot/Storyline:

The storyline centers around Lister's accidental stasis and his efforts to navigate his new reality, drawing on familiar elements from the television series.

Setting:

The setting encompasses space travel and the absurdity of life aboard a malfunctioning spaceship.

Pacing:

The pacing is lively and engaging, keeping readers entertained with humor throughout.

He slipped the gear into jump, and braced himself. The hopper leapt into the air, and landed with a spine-juddering crunch two hundred yards downEastern Avenue . The hopper’s rear legs retracted into ...

Notes:

The book 'Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers' was first published in 1989.

It was co-written by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor, who used the pen name Grant Naylor.

The book is a companion to the popular British sci-fi television series 'Red Dwarf'.

'Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers' covers events from the first four seasons of the show.

The sequel, 'Better Than Life', was published in 1990 and continues the story immediately after 'Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers'.

Grant Naylor explores character backstories in more detail in the novels than in the TV series.

The books are known for their dry British humor and comedic style.

Chris Barrie, who played Arnold J. Rimmer on the show, narrates the audiobook and does all the character voices.

Readers recommend enjoying the book after watching the TV series due to spoilers.

The series satirizes the sci-fi genre while parodying everyday life.

From The Publisher:

Awakening from a drunken spree in a London pub to find himself on one of Saturn's moons, Lister joins the Space Corps and boards the Red Dwarf, determined to return to Earth

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About the Author:

Grant Naylor was the collective name used by writers Rob Grant and Doug Naylor for their collaborative work, including the television series Red Dwarf.

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