The Ghost Brigades by John Scalzi

The Ghost Brigades

Old Man's War #2

John Scalzi

346 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced
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They are the special wing of the Colonial Defence Forces, elite troops created from DNA of the dead and turned into the perfect soldiers for the CDF's toughest operations. The universe is a dangerous place for humanity, as three hostile races comb...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,662 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 40%
tense 32%
emotional 30%
dark 22%
reflective 18%
mysterious 17%
lighthearted 11%
sad 11%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 39%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 23% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.99

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