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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
I don’t read much science fiction. I wanted to like this book and I’m sure it is really good, but I just didn’t. I found some parts memorable and interesting but for the most part this book failed to keep my attention.
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Starship Troopers is a partial, first-person account of the "Bug War," a conflict between humans and a hive-like arachnoid race. But those expecting non-stop combat action will be surprised and perhaps disappointed. (I was pleasantly surprised.) The novel actually tells the story of one soldier's training and rise to full-fledged participant. Sprinkled throughout is a lot of philosophy and discussion of the morality of how the army operates. While it didn't change my mind about anything (it's a work of fiction, after all), I did find it thought-provoking, and I can see why it is considered an important work.
I would have given this 3 and a half stars, but Goodreads doesn't let you do that. It's a good book, but not quite a four star read. The whole premise is fascinating and the lead character is pretty good, but there are parts that drag. Overall, a good reading experience, but not totally absorbing.
Discussed interesting philosophies. While I liked the voice of the narrator, I wouldn't go so far as to say I enjoyed the book as much as I found it interesting.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
slow-paced