The Forever War by Joe Haldeman

The Forever War

The Forever War #1

Joe Haldeman

218 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced

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. ...

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Moods

adventurous 81%
dark 52%
reflective 43%
tense 29%
emotional 25%
sad 22%
challenging 20%
hopeful 9%
funny 7%
informative 7%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 36%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 43% | A mix: 33% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 24%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 35% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

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