''Anonymous Rex'' is a novel by

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. Released in 2000, the novel is told from the perspective of Vincent Rubio, a

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in a world of dinosaurs who integrate themselves into modern society by wearing latex costumes to appear humanoid. The novel was followed by a prequel, ''Casual Rex'', released in 2002, and a sequel, ''Hot and Sweaty Rex'', released in 2004. ''Casual Rex'' served as the basis for a television pilot, '' Anonymous Rex'', released as a TV movie in 2004.

Reception

''January'' magazine called ''Anonymous Rex'' a "fast-paced, often very funny fantasy-cum-detective story". ''

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'' writer Keith Phipps wrote, "ridiculous it is, though still a pleasurable read. Anyone waiting for dino-noir to finally hit bookshelves need wait no longer." ''

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'' gave the novel an A, writing, "Witty, fast-paced detective work makes for a good mystery, but the story's sly, seamlessly conceived dinosaur underworld contains all the elements of a cult classic." BookPage called the novel "stylish, witty, and fast-paced."

References

2000 American novels American comedy novels American mystery novels American science fiction novels Novels about dinosaurs Hardboiled crime novels {{2000s-sf-novel-stub