Classic Trash discussion

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Section 2: Sergeant Mandella

Mandella goes back to Earth, deals with the relativity effects of him not aging as fast as those on Earth. It’s like a whole new world, compared to what he left. (Again, a soldier returning from a long stint in Vietnam must have been similar emotionally.) (view spoiler)[ Lousy economy, hard to get a job, economy forever tied to the war. Then the Army goes back on it’s “no combat for returning veterans” promise and Mandella and Marygay are sent back to fight once more. (hide spoiler)] Pretty bleak.

I finished the book. A quick read, even with the military stategy and the physics. I'd say this is primarily military SF that is more on the Hard SF side of the spectrum. The writing was good and it still felt contemporary. I'd definitely call this a classic of science fiction.

Good short read! I also enjoyed it.

This was my second time reading this book after 12 years. It was fine, but I gave it 3 stars instead of my original 4. I'd say the last 3rd of the book is kinda boring, but I still enjoyed it. The only thing that really dates it is all the sexual orientation stuff.

Adelaide wrote: "This was my second time reading this book after 12 years. It was fine, but I gave it 3 stars instead of my original 4. I'd say the last 3rd of the book is kinda boring, but I still enjoyed it. The ..."

I think if you go into this book expecting alot of space battles and action, you will be disappointed. I had to adjust my expectations a bit and view it as Hard SF instead to get the most out of it.