The Forever War by Joe Haldeman

The Forever War

The Forever War #1

Joe Haldeman

254 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced
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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. ...

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Moods

adventurous 79%
dark 52%
reflective 42%
tense 32%
emotional 23%
sad 21%
challenging 19%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 34%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 43% | A mix: 34% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

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