The Forever War by Joe Haldeman
This science fiction novel follows the story of a soldier conscripted to fight in an interstellar war against an alien species known as the Taurans. Due to the time dilation effects of space travel at near-light speeds, the soldier experiences only months of combat, while centuries pass on Earth. Each time he returns from a mission, he finds an unrecognizable society with new technologies and altered social norms. The narrative explores the psychological and emotional impact of war, time displacement, and the soldier's struggle to find a sense of belonging in a constantly changing world. As the conflict drags on through the eons, the soldier begins to question the purpose of the war and the high cost of human life in the face of such temporal vastness.
The 1228th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1974
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 108,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 29th on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 56th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 899th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Hugo Award for Best Novel (Hugo Awards)
- Nebula Award (Nebula Awards)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- The 100 Best Science Fiction Books of All Time (Tor)