The Ghost Brigades by John Scalzi

The Ghost Brigades

Old Man's War #2

John Scalzi

317 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced

Description

The Ghost Brigades are the Special Forces of the Colonial Defense Forces, elite troops created from the DNA of the dead and turned into the perfect soldiers for the CDF's toughest operations. They're young, they're fast and strong, and they're tot...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 37%
tense 34%
emotional 23%
dark 17%
reflective 17%
mysterious 15%
lighthearted 9%
sad 8%
challenging 6%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 37%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 28% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.97

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