Old Man’s War by John Scalzi || Book review (some spoilers)

[@chuckgviolin3538]

I finished this book two days ago. Loved it. Unique and fun, I can't wait to read the rest in the series

[@GrimmsPendulum]

The scene with the main characters transition to the new version blew my mind. Without giving anything away it would be a surreal experience.

[@susantownsend8397]

I love John Scalzi. This book is one of my favorites of his, second only to Redshirts.

[@joaonobre-franco4437]

Just ordered this book today on a "why not", your review made me certain that this was a good book for me! Thank you!

[@Halfpint71]

Totally agree with your review here. This book doesn't take itself too seriously and carried that on right through the series with not just John Perry, but Harry Wilson too. A great read. I was recommended this book by author Steven L Kent (Author of the Clone Rebellion series) as well as The Legion of the Damned series by William C Dietz.

[@mrfrosty3]

I would recommend Old Man's War and Redshirts to people who think they don't like sci-fi. My wife was curious about what was making me laugh out loud with Old Man's War and read it with me, she loved it. In one of Scalzi's more recent books the humor got a little too much and became a drag. I like military sci-fi, it appeals to the boy in me, unfortunately a lot of it is very dull. Enjoyed your review.

[@unity151]

military sci fi from Independent authors on amazon are really good. I fell a lot are different to how older military sci fi was done

[@Sci-FiOdyssey]

UNITY 151 Booktube there’s definitely a template classic military sci-fi tend to adhere to. Would love any recommendations you have for modern military sci-fi. As an independent author myself I feel independent authors are much more free to brake moulds.

[@unity151]

hypeword SFF I agree. M.r Forbes is really good. He has just dropped some new books and I’ve just finished one. Was really good. I take it your book is sci fi. Got any info on it?

[@Sci-FiOdyssey]

UNITY 151 Booktube yeah I’ve been writing sci-fi since I was a teenager. Got a couple of books out atm you can see more here www.amazon.co.uk/Darrel-William-Moore/e/B0754KS349/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1 😁

[@Mecca4BA]

I read this book like 10+ years ago. You’ve GOT to read the others. The way he connects the books is…. well…. Interesting.

[@ottomaticdash]

Just getting into the Ghost Brigades after reading Old Man’s War thrice. Fantastic to see the connection between the two novels is none other than THE Harry Wilson

[@jamesrich5640]

Great review as always. I have wanted to read some of John’s works for a while now. Redshirts I think I want to start with, but also the fuzzy nation books sound really interesting

[@Sci-FiOdyssey]

He’s such an accessible sci-fi author, I think you’d really get on with him. Redshirts is a great read if you’re a Trekky and will get the references.

[@starwarstimeline]

Great review! I was looking into this series years ago. I'll def. give this a shot based on your video. Thanks man.

[@obiraf]

They demand up to 10 years service not 2 years.

[@maGiCpinkBear]

I am currently reading this book and i enjoy it a lot. I have hard time reading hard scifi so i appreciate his easy to get into book 😊

[@Sci-FiOdyssey]

2BPENNCIL Scalzi is a really accessible sci-fi writer. Hope you enjoy it 😀

[@totallyanonymousbish9599]

Just finished this on Audible. I loved it so much😭

[@jjcrazi]

I enjoyed it, was able to finish it in 2days because it’s a light read.

[@waynemcauliffe2362]

Have you read the West of Eden trilogy mate it`s great

[@filamentio]

I love the first book, but I have to say that I didn't like the other books so much, maybe I should read it again.

[@amybooksit7818]

I really loved this book. The rest of the series was not as good but still entertaining reads. Old Man's War 5 stars, The Ghost Brigades 4 Stars, The Last Colony 4 Stars, Zoe's Tale 3 Stars, The Human Division 4 Stars (maybe 3.5 honestly), The End of All Things 3 Stars.

[@Sci-FiOdyssey]

Amybooksit thanks for the ratings. Good to know 😀

[@amybooksit7818]

@@Sci-FiOdyssey Just a heads up, the writing style in the last two books gets a bit odd as they were published as serials online I believe. They tend to be a bit choppier than the smooth flowing books before them. If it hadn't been for that they might have been solid 4 or 5 star books. Enjoy!