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Book Review of Old Man's War (Old Man's War, Bk 1)

Old Man's War (Old Man's War, Bk 1)
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Helpful Score: 1


Fun military SF, first in a loose series. It will remind you of Heinlein's "Starship Troopers" although doesn't take itself quite so seriously. Perry is a likeable character, although you'll wonder how it is that a guy who wrote advertising copy for a living manages to be a quick-thinking, excellent military tactician. And his cohorts pretty much all sound the same - there's not a lot of character development going on. But let all that go...it's got an intriguing premise, a fast-paced plot, and an interesting development towards the end.