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320 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447295372
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor
Publication date: 05 November 2015
Description
The universe is a dangerous place in John Scalzi's Old Man's War, the first in The Old Man's War series. At seventy-five years old, John Perry is after a fresh start – so, naturally, he joins the army. Earth's military machine can transform elder...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,806 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
tense 22%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 20%
dark 19%
reflective 15%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%
sad 7%
challenging 6%
inspiring 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 29% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, DeathModerate
Sexual content, Gore, Medical contentMinor
Cancer, Infidelity, Alcohol
320 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447295372
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor
Publication date: 05 November 2015
Description
The universe is a dangerous place in John Scalzi's Old Man's War, the first in The Old Man's War series. At seventy-five years old, John Perry is after a fresh start – so, naturally, he joins the army. Earth's military machine can transform elder...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,806 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
tense 22%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 20%
dark 19%
reflective 15%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%
sad 7%
challenging 6%
inspiring 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 29% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, DeathModerate
Sexual content, Gore, Medical contentMinor
Cancer, Infidelity, Alcohol