The Forever War by Joe Haldeman

The Forever War

The Forever War #1

Joe Haldeman with George K. Wilson (Narrator)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

9 hours, 18 minutes | first published 1974

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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 81%
dark 47%
reflective 41%
tense 30%
emotional 25%
challenging 22%
sad 19%
hopeful 10%
funny 9%
informative 6%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 36%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 32% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 30% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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