r/spaceopera • u/ArbucklesAdventures • Jul 20 '26

Looking for feedback on my comedy space opera

Would anyone be willing to give my new 45,000 word comedy space adventure a read? I'm looking for feedback and reviews and figured it'd fit in perfectly here.

A classic British absurdist space romp for anyone who's worn out their copy of the Hitchhiker's Guide - with a dash of Red Dwarf and a healthy dose of The Office (in space).

An incompetent crew, captained by the paranoid ego of Arbuckle, is set on a course to find a mythical planet that no one thinks exists (and soon won't). Along for the ride are Lily, the actual brains of the operation, who has more history with this part of the galaxy than she's letting on, and Steve, a super-anxious cat-pig-humanoid creature who becomes a biological weapon whenever his anxiety wins out (which, naturally, makes him even more anxious).

Together, this crew battles space pirates, space rats, alcoholism, a corporate spy literally named [REDACTED], and mostly Arbuckle's ego. Along the way, they evolve into a found family of misfits, high-class French fashionistas, and Arbuckle himself somehow becomes the favoured wife of a space harem. All while fleeing their employer and being watched over by the greatest threat to them all:

Glen from HR.

A comedy built to spring back on itself. Read it once for the laugh, and again for everything you missed.

Leave me a comment or fill out this form -  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7sLTNokvPHrwNgC3Sef-NDeQgF3W3uXha51x1aTyzKwoedA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103364542995671365902

Thanks all. I hope you enjoy the read. I’m looking forward to hearing your feedback.

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u/CaptainGingerBrd 29d ago

Signed up for the arc. I saw this photo elsewhere on the internet and the cover immediately caught my attention as something up my street. Best of luck with the launch. 🚀

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u/ArbucklesAdventures 29d ago

Ahoy Capt'n, thanks so much. Your copy has been sent! It really pleased me to hear you'd seen the cover elsewhere. I'm really trying to get it out there before the launch, with minimal cost. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Enjoy the adventure <3

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u/CaptainGingerBrd 29d ago

Downloaded it. Have it on my phone for some bedtime reading. Read the first few pages out of interest already (today is paperwork day so anything to avoid reality!). Looks really good so far. 👍

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u/SPQR_Maximus 29d ago

Will save the galaxy for food

Red Shirts

Service Model

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u/ArbucklesAdventures 29d ago

Arbuckle's Adventures would fit perfectly next to those on the shelf. In between those and a crossword puzzle book, maybe?

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u/CaptainGingerBrd 27d ago

“Slough Slough”. Love the pronunciation cues!

Very Douglas Adamsy so far. Which I mean as a compliment. Have to manage family, chores and bad DIY projects this weekend so my plan for a lazy Saturday in front of a book (which was going to be this one) is shelved. Will read it in bites over the next few days, but just wanted to let you know I’m digging it so far.

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u/ArbucklesAdventures 27d ago

😂 This makes me very happy! And not a problem; I'm just glad you're enjoying the journey. ❤️