320 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447295372
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor
Publication date: 05 November 2015
Description
The universe is a dangerous place in John Scalzi's Old Man's War, the first in The Old Man's War series. At seventy-five years old, John Perry is after a fresh start – so, naturally, he joins the army. Earth's military machine can transform elder...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,230 reviews
Moods
funny 59%
dark 21%
lighthearted 19%
tense 19%
emotional 15%
reflective 12%
mysterious 9%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 32% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, ViolenceModerate
Sexual content, Gun violence, Medical contentMinor
Cancer, Infertility, Infidelity
320 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447295372
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor
Publication date: 05 November 2015
Description
The universe is a dangerous place in John Scalzi's Old Man's War, the first in The Old Man's War series. At seventy-five years old, John Perry is after a fresh start – so, naturally, he joins the army. Earth's military machine can transform elder...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,230 reviews
Moods
funny 59%
dark 21%
lighthearted 19%
tense 19%
emotional 15%
reflective 12%
mysterious 9%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 32% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, ViolenceModerate
Sexual content, Gun violence, Medical contentMinor
Cancer, Infertility, Infidelity