Science fiction
Old Man's War
On his seventy-fifth birthday a widower joins the colonial army. In return for a stint of service, his old body is replaced by a young, powerful one, and he is sent to fight in wars among the stars.
- First published
- 2005
- Pace
- fast
- Length
- medium
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like wisecracking military science fiction with a likeable narrator and a clear, quick pace.
Skip this if you want a deep look at the ethics of war, since it is more entertainment than argument.
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