Little Green Men
Little Green Men
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • 1990s
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Little Green Men by Christopher Buckley, a Washington talk show host encounters life-changing events after a UFO sighting. The satirical novel explores themes of media frenzy, government secrecy, and personal transformation amid extraterrestrial encounters, highlighting the absurdities and complexities of modern society.
Humorous
Informative
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Little Green Men by Christopher Buckley is a satirical take on government conspiracies and media frenzy. The novel is praised for its sharp wit, clever dialogue, and humorous critique of bureaucracy. Some readers find the plot far-fetched and characters thinly developed. Overall, it's entertaining for fans of political satire who enjoy a lighthearted narrative.
Who Should Read Little Green Men?
Readers who enjoy satirical takes on politics and media will appreciate Little Green Men by Christopher Buckley. Similar in humor and style to Thank You for Smoking by Buckley and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, it targets those who relish wit and irony in a speculative fiction context.
3,981 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • 1990s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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