The Forever War by Joe Haldeman

The Forever War

The Forever War #1

Joe Haldeman with George K. Wilson (Narrator)

9 hours, 18 minutes • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced
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When it was first published over 20 years ago, Joe Haldeman's novel won the Hugo and Nebula awards and was chosen Best Novel in several countries. Today, it is hailed a classic of science fiction that foreshadowed many of the futuristic themes of ...

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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%

Average rating

3.96

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