1
by Douglas Adams
01979169 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a absurdist and irreverent tone that will resonate with Redshirts fans.
10 Best Books Like Redshirts
If you loved Redshirts by John Scalzi, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Redshirts are:
- 1The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams0
- 2The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey4.5Series starter
- 3Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) by A.K. DuBoff4.3#1
- 4Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman4.1
- 5Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card0
- 6Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr4.2
- 7The Martian by Andy Weir0
- 8To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis4.1
- 9Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente3.9
- 10The Host by Stephenie Meyer0
When Ensign Andrew Dahl joins the crew of the Universal Union starship Intrepid, he notices that crew members in red shirts have a tendency to die in bizarre away missions
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The Mercy of Gods
Start of The Captive's War seriesby James S. A. Corey
4.52024
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and cerebral tone that will resonate with Redshirts fans.
3
Stranded (Starship of the Ancients)
Starship of the Ancients #1 (works standalone)by A.K. DuBoff
4.32025419 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and methodical tone that will resonate with Redshirts fans.
4
by Matt Dinniman
4.12026448 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a dark and visceral tone that will resonate with Redshirts fans.
5
by Orson Scott Card
02004
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a haunting and philosophical tone that will resonate with Redshirts fans.
6
by Anthony Doerr
4.22021641 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with Redshirts fans.
7
by Andy Weir
02014
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a optimistic and humorous tone that will resonate with Redshirts fans.
8
by Connie Willis
4.11997493 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a warm and witty tone that will resonate with Redshirts fans.
9
by Catherynne M. Valente
3.92018294 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a absurdist yet tender tone that will resonate with Redshirts fans.
10
by Stephenie Meyer
02008
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a contemplative and earnest tone that will resonate with Redshirts fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Redshirts
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Douglas Adams | 0 | 1979 | 169 | Closest match |
| The Mercy of Gods📚 Series starter | James S. A. Corey | 4.5 | 2024 | — | Start a new series |
| Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) | A.K. DuBoff | 4.3 | 2025 | 419 | Similar vibes |
| Operation Bounce House | Matt Dinniman | 4.1 | 2026 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| Ender's Game | Orson Scott Card | 0 | 2004 | — | Similar vibes |
| Cloud Cuckoo Land | Anthony Doerr | 4.2 | 2021 | 641 | Similar vibes |
| The Martian | Andy Weir | 0 | 2014 | — | Similar vibes |
| To Say Nothing of the Dog | Connie Willis | 4.1 | 1997 | 493 | Similar vibes |
| Space Opera | Catherynne M. Valente | 3.9 | 2018 | 294 | Similar vibes |
| The Host | Stephenie Meyer | 0 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Redshirts?
The most similar books to Redshirts are The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Mercy of Gods, Stranded (Starship of the Ancients).
What should I read after Redshirts?
After finishing Redshirts, readers most commonly pick up The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by John Scalzi, such as The Kaiju Preservation Society.
Who writes books like John Scalzi?
Authors similar to John Scalzi include Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett.
What genre is Redshirts?
Redshirts is a Science Fiction novel by John Scalzi, published in 2012. It features elements of Meta-Fiction, Star Trek Parody, Fourth Wall Breaking.
How long is Redshirts?
Redshirts is 320 pages long.
About Redshirts
When Ensign Andrew Dahl joins the crew of the Universal Union starship Intrepid, he notices that crew members in red shirts have a tendency to die in bizarre away missions. Scalzi crafts a brilliant meta-fictional comedy that deconstructs Star Trek tropes while exploring the nature of narrative, fate, and fictional consciousness. Winner of the Hugo Award for its innovative blend of comedy and philosophy, this novel examines themes of agency, storytelling, and what it means to be real while delivering laugh-out-loud humor and surprising emotional depth about the expendable characters we rarely consider in adventure stories.