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ashleigh_k's review against another edition
A captivating read - could have been rather academic, but instead was an insight into a rather probable trajectory. Surprisingly poignant ending.
koelkat's review against another edition
2.0
I feel conflicted. The writer part of me likes this book: solid plot, excellent world, and great pacing. But the reader part of me isn't a fan: no characters to grasp onto, multiple info-dumps, and plainly unenjoyable. Though, I did like the subtle romance in the book.
Even though I enjoy science fiction and fantasy books, I can tell this book isn't for me. The world was always changing and reminded me of Kurt Vonnegut's "Galápagos". Even with "Galápagos" I enjoyed it. So why not this book? I have no idea.
Maybe it's just one of those books that I just don't like. To be honest, I skimmed through a lot of the ending. But it's not a bad book, just not a favorite.
Even though I enjoy science fiction and fantasy books, I can tell this book isn't for me. The world was always changing and reminded me of Kurt Vonnegut's "Galápagos". Even with "Galápagos" I enjoyed it. So why not this book? I have no idea.
Maybe it's just one of those books that I just don't like. To be honest, I skimmed through a lot of the ending. But it's not a bad book, just not a favorite.
selaana01's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
sidneyua's review against another edition
Мабуть, зараз не найкращий час для того, щоб читати воєнну фантастику, тим паче що вік книжки дуже сильно дається взнаки: від дивного акценту на куріння маріхуани до ідей примусового проміскуїтету.
todd_bissell's review against another edition
5.0
One of my top 10 book ever, sci-fi or otherwise! //TB
ramsfan1963's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Deeply affected by the Vietnam War, the author has created an anti-war military novel classic. While it was probably unrealistic to have one character survive from the start of the war until the end, which due to relativistic physics meant he had lived for hundreds of years, it gave the story a current viewpoint to how the Earth was changed when the soldier returned centuries later.
mandoreviews's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
8.5/10
I thought this was a great sci-fi war novel. It questions war’s purposes by showing its inadvertent effects.
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I thought this was a great sci-fi war novel. It questions war’s purposes by showing its inadvertent effects.
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