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A review by katy_bee
Old Man's War by John Scalzi
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Scalzi has become one of my go-to authors for good easy reads. This one has echoes of the Forever War and there's a fair amount of the inhumanity of war but it's lighter in tone with more humour. I just enjoy being along for the ride
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism, Sexual content, and Grief