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218 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345289148
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: Not specified
Description
William Mandella is a soldier in Earth's elite brigade. As the war against the Taurans sends him from galaxy to galaxy, he learns to use protective body shells and sophisticated weapons. He adapts to the cultures and terrains of distant outposts. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,195 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
reflective 42%
tense 31%
emotional 24%
sad 21%
challenging 19%
mysterious 9%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 7%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | A mix: 35% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, DeathModerate
Homophobia, Sexual content, XenophobiaMinor
Sexual assault, Animal death, Suicide attempt218 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345289148
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: Not specified
Description
William Mandella is a soldier in Earth's elite brigade. As the war against the Taurans sends him from galaxy to galaxy, he learns to use protective body shells and sophisticated weapons. He adapts to the cultures and terrains of distant outposts. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,195 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
reflective 42%
tense 31%
emotional 24%
sad 21%
challenging 19%
mysterious 9%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 7%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | A mix: 35% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, DeathModerate
Homophobia, Sexual content, XenophobiaMinor
Sexual assault, Animal death, Suicide attempt