Old Man’s War (Old Man’s War, #1)
by John Scalzi
Old Man's War by John Scalzi holds a highly rated rating of 4.23 out of 5, based on 97.7K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 355 pages.
About Old Man's War
John Perry did two things on his 75th birthday. First he visited his wife's grave. Then he joined the army.The good news is that humanity finally made it into interstellar space. The bad news is that planets fit to live on are scarce-- and alien races willing to fight us for them are common. So: we fight. To defend Earth, and to stake our own claim to planetary real estate. Far from Earth, the war has been going on for decades: brutal, bloody, unyielding.Earth itself is a backwater. The bulk of humanity's resources are in the hands of the Colonial Defense Force. Everybody knows that when you reach retirement age, you can join the CDF. They don't want young people; they want people who carry the knowledge and skills of decades of living. You'll be taken off Earth and never allowed to return. You'll serve two years at the front. And if you survive, you'll be given a generous homestead stake of your own, on one of our hard-won colony planets.John Perry is taking that deal. He has only the vaguest idea what to expect. Because the actual fight, light-years from home, is far, far harder than he can imagine--and what he will become is far stranger.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Scalzi |
| Published | 2005 |
| Pages | 355 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Books |
| Average Rating | 4.23 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 97,653 |
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What genre is Old Man's War?
Old Man's War is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Science. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Old Man's War worth reading?
Based on 97.7K reader ratings, Old Man's War has an average score of 4.23 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Old Man's War?
Old Man's War has 355 pages.
Who wrote Old Man's War?
Old Man's War was written by John Scalzi. It was first published in 2005.
What is the ISBN for Old Man's War?
The ISBN-13 for Old Man's War is 9780765348270.0.
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