Old Man's War

by Scalzi, John
ISBN: 9781250359735
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Perfect for an entry-level sci-fi reader and the ideal addition to a veteran fan's collection, John Scalzi's Old Man's War will take audiences on a heart-stopping adventure into the far corners of the universe.

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 to the stars. The bad news is that, out there, planets fit to live on are scarce--and alien races willing to fight us for them are common. So: we fight. Far from Earth, the war has been going on for decades: brutal, bloody, unyielding.

Responsible for protecting humanity, the Colonial Defense Force doesn't want young people; they want people who carry the knowledge and skills of decades of living. You'll be taken off Earth, never to return. You'll serve two years in combat. And if you survive, you'll be given a homestead of your own on a hard-won planet light-years from home.

John Perry is taking that deal. He thinks he knows what to expect. But the actual fight is far, far harder than he can imagine--and what he will become is far stranger.

"Gripping and surpassing the original. It's Starship Troopers without the lectures. It's The Forever War with better sex. It's funny, it's sad, and it's new." --Cory Doctorow

"Smartly conceived and thoroughly entertaining, Old Man's War is a splendid novel." --The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Scalzi, John
  • ISBN: 9781250359735
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.25 x 1.00
  • Number Of Pages: 320
  • Publication Year: 2024
Language: English

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  • Great book!!

    Paul G. - 5 months ago

    Excellent book with a great story. If you like sci Fi, you'll love this book.

    Tags: Funny, Page Turner

  • Septuagenarians fighting aliens

    Courtland S. - 1 year 11 months ago

    So a seventy-five-year-old man decides to join the army go into space and fight the aliens threatening human colonies and gets a whole new body in the process. A unique twist on the typical human versus alien idea, with some witty dialogue, realistic death rate, and a hero who remains a cantankerous old man at heart.

    HPB Staff Review

  • Military Sci Fi

    Angie B. - 6 years 2 months ago

    Continuing in the vein of Robert Heinlein's Starship Troopers and Dave Weber's Honor Harrington series, John Scalzi's debut novel Old Man's War (p. 2005) sets a new precedent in quality military science fiction. The story opens with 75-year old John Perry visiting the grave of his wife for the last time the last time, as he's departing Earth and joining the Colonial Defense Forces. In a universe rife with numerous species of aliens, most of which are hostile to humanity, the CDF looks to recruit as many soldiers as possible. Yet, they aren't seeking the young and fit. They want the elderly, experienced portion of the population; the ones that have lived and learned and gained wisdom. Thus, John Perry, with his new friends the "Old Farts," embarks on a space elevator to a Colonial ship to start his career in the military. The one caveat, and something that no one was aware of, was how these soldiers could physically handle the task. Speculation was rampant, yet, in the end, none of them expected their consciousness to be transferred into synthetic, superhuman bodies. Nor were they prepared for the hell that is interstellar warfare. It is rare to see a veritable home-run with your debut novel. John Scalzi does it with Old Man's War. With an intricate blending of detailed science fiction and dry humor, Old Man's War creates a universe that is not only believable, but enjoyable and entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the reader that yearns for a new perspective in military sci-fi.

    HPB Staff Review