The Forever War (The Forever War Series)
by Joe Haldeman
The Forever War by Joe Haldeman holds a highly rated rating of 4.40 out of 5, based on 15.4K reader ratings. First published in 1974. The book spans 272 pages.
About The Forever War
"The legendary novel of extraterrestrial war in an uncaring universe comes to comics, in a stunningly realized vision of Joe Haldeman's Vietnam War parable epic war story spanning relativistic space and time, The Forever War explores one soldier's experience as he is caught up in the brutal machinery of a war against an unknown and unknowable alien foe that reaches across the stars" --
The monumental Hugo and Nebula award winning SF classic-- Featuring a new introduction by John Scalzi
The Earth's leaders have drawn a line in the interstellar sand--despite the fact that the fierce alien enemy they would oppose is inscrutable, unconquerable, and very far away. A reluctant conscript drafted into an elite Military unit, Private William Mandella has been propelled through space and time to fight in the distant thousand-year conflict; to perform his duties and do whatever it takes to survive the ordeal and return home. But "home" may be even more terrifying than battle, because, thanks to the time dilation caused by space travel, Mandella is aging months while the Earth he left behind is aging centuries...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Joe Haldeman |
| Published | 1974 |
| Pages | 272 |
| Kindle Price | $9.78 |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.40 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,420 |
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What genre is The Forever War?
The Forever War is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is The Forever War worth reading?
Based on 15.4K reader ratings, The Forever War has an average score of 4.40 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Forever War?
The Forever War has 272 pages.
Who wrote The Forever War?
The Forever War was written by Joe Haldeman. It was first published in 1974.
What is the ISBN for The Forever War?
The ISBN-13 for The Forever War is 9788467905809.
How much does The Forever War cost on Kindle?
The Forever War is available on Kindle for $9.78. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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