Booklist Review:
Baby, Doll, and Lati — three extraterrestrials from the planet
Nufon who themselves are the results of extraterrestrial interbreeding
with earthlings — pilfer a flying saucer and return to Earth,
landing near Sydney, Australia, to abduct humans, perform sexual
experiments, and form a rock 'n' roll band. But one thing
Baby never anticipated was falling in love with Jake, her first
subject, a dreadlocked slacker and lead singer of Bosnia, “a
minor but reputable band.” Jake, though too cool to commit,
also finds himself incredibly attracted to the hot, green-complected,
antennaed Baby.
Rock 'n' Roll Babes from Outer Space is a hard title to live up to, but Jaivin's second outing, following the sexy Eat Me (1997), a best-seller Down Under, maintains just the right balance of zaniness, hipness, and charm. Its decidedly Aussie bent may put off some Yanks, but its parody of slacker culture and ufology is a hoot and should especially please fans of Tom Robbins.
—Benjamin Segedin, Booklist
Visit Linda Jaivin's official website: www.lindajaivin.com.au
