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254 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380708215
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: AvoNova
Publication date: 01 May 1999
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 7,083 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
reflective 42%
tense 32%
emotional 23%
sad 21%
challenging 19%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 3%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, DeathModerate
Homophobia, Sexual content, Sexual assaultMinor
Animal death254 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380708215
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: AvoNova
Publication date: 01 May 1999
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 7,083 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
reflective 42%
tense 32%
emotional 23%
sad 21%
challenging 19%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 3%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, DeathModerate
Homophobia, Sexual content, Sexual assaultMinor
Animal death