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When the Moon Hits Your Eye

By: John Scalzi
Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
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New York Times bestseller John Scalzi flies you to the moon with his most fantastic tale to date: When the Moon Hits Your Eye

The moon has turned into cheese.

Now humanity has to deal with it.

For some it’s an opportunity. For others it’s a moment to question their faith: In God, in science, in everything. Still others try to keep the world running in the face of absurdity and uncertainty. And then there are the billions looking to the sky and wondering how a thing that was always just there is now... something absolutely impossible.

Astronauts and billionaires, comedians and bank executives, professors and presidents, teenagers and terminal patients at the end of their lives -- over the length of an entire lunar cycle, each get their moment in the moonlight. To panic, to plan, to wonder and to pray, to laugh and to grieve. All in a kaleidoscopic novel that goes all the places you’d expect, and then to so many places you wouldn’t.

It’s a wild moonage daydream. Ride this rocket.

©2025 John Scalzi (P)2024 Audible, Inc.

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Listen to the moon and back
Between conference calls and car-pool pickups, my days are more chaotic than ever—and there is absolutely nothing that allows me to escape my daily life as entertainingly as a new John Scalzi audiobook. The thoughtful blend of humor and heart had me laughing out loud and smiling from ear to ear, from start to finish. The unique combination of Scalzi’s brilliant and witty storytelling and Wil Wheaton’s incredible narration is science fiction at its finest. Whether you’ve ever wondered how you’d react if the moon turned into cheese or not, this production will entertain, delight and inspire you. —Esther B., Audible Editor

Absurd Premise • Humorous Storytelling • Perfect Narration • Thought-provoking Themes • Emotional Depth

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Scalzi is one of my favorite writers. This was just not up to his usual brilliance. Too many characters, too many loose threads, and the central event walked right past unusual and took up residence in ridiculous territory.

Wheaton was excellent as always.

Meh

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Let me say first that I'm completely biased; I love Wil Wheaton and I adore John Scalzi, so my review stars are likely a smidge inflated. Second, a fluffing (and fluff censorship, but what else to do?) work training got in the way of my listening to this quickly and cleanly on the first day.

Okay, now to the meat and potatoes (to go with my cheese) of my review: this book is WEIRD. If you haven't read Scalzi short stories, this might be too weird for you. I think, though, that if you haven't read about yogurt taking over the world or household appliances gossiping about humans, your lack of notice is kinda your problem. Also to the bad science, and the argument for this being the last in something of a goofy trilogy, I still enjoyed the story, particularly for the reactions of the characters. I would still highly recommend reading or listening to this, as lighthearted fun is sorely needed these days.

Finally, I would like to think that we as a species are going to wake up at some point and realize that burning to death when it's perfectly preventable makes now entirely as ridiculous and laughable as this story. I had such a great time, hearing the amusement in Wil's voice and I can't wait for the next book.

Not Good Science (but I love it anyway)

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I am a huge fan of John Scalzi, I have loved every book that I have read, but this one. The whole premise is too unbelievable to even be science fiction, no real characters to identify with, and not much of a plot.
In spite of this, Wil Wheaton did a fantastic job reading it. I admit to listening to books just because he is reading.

Disappointing

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I couldn't help myself. honestly this was the funniest, most realistic (as far as sci-fi goes), and most creative I've ever heard. I usually say nothing new under the sun but this is the most original I'd read in a long time.

say cheese

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The story provides multiple perspectives of the moon bing suddenly transformed into a large ball of organic matrix (aka. Cheese). It’s fun. Will Wheaton does a fantastic job as narrator. If you like Scalzi give it a go.

Fun premise.

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