The Forever War

Historically relevant perhaps but boring today. The book is told in a style that focuses on events and environments rather than characters. there really isn't much character development outside of the main character. Reads like one of those books from an English literature class. it's probably a good book by some measures with many literary devices. Full of interesting ideas to be sure. But the narrator lacks depth and uses the same personality for all of his characters.

The narrator makes sloshing mouth noises throughout. Otherwise 4 stars for the narration and book. I don't think everyone would find this annoying and it's not especially loud, but it bothers me. Could have easily been edited out.

no matter what era of war and returning vets, Forever War seems to hit a mark on some of the dystopian image after coming home from a life of service, war, action, brutality etc.. interesting take on how "against the wave" our main character and his fellow marines feel. beyond that, I love the details of the surrounding. almost errir to an extent of its accuracy