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I first mentioned this book back in January when I talked about my Christmas reading binge. Since then I’ve lent this book out to two friends and both have had the same reaction I did. Therefore, I thought I’d write a quick review here so that we could take the discussion online and share it with you.
This book is the literary equivalent to a great summer blockbuster. There is very little in the way of new ideas about technology, but classic ideas get recycled in very interesting ways. It’s a very fast read with great characters, an epic-like story and lots of action and humor. If you want fun, this is it. If you want serious, deep and philosophical then read The Forever War instead.
Summary: More time traveling fun from Haldeman. His third take on the topic won’t win him any awards, but it sure is a great read. You’ll have trouble putting it down for very long and the pages will pass by at faster than the speed of light.
3 responses so far ↓
1 DaveyJJ // Apr 30, 2008 at 1:49 pm
I agree with Cam’s assessment. It’s an excellent book that you simply can’t put down. Nothing really new here in terms of ideas, and Haldeman has, in my opinion, tacked on an unnecessary “Hollywood-esque” narrative bit at the end, but it’s still an absorbing and highly entertaining novel well worth the time. Addicting like a summer blockbuster.
2 Cam // Apr 30, 2008 at 8:47 pm
I agree David, I could have done without chapter 22 as well. Seems like the publisher said “Hey wait.. I want to know how it ENDS!” when it had already really ended at chapter 21. Sigh. Money wins.
3 Mad Professah // Jul 31, 2008 at 11:11 am
I liked it as well. I didn’t notice any problems with Chapter 22. Handelman has an easy, very comfortable and usually very creative style.
I just reviewed Forever Peace and The Forever War at my blog.
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