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Discover the timeless classic, **The Forever War**, a revolutionary military science fiction novel by Joe Haldeman that has captivated readers since its release. In this gripping narrative, Private William Mandella embodies the reluctant hero, fighting against an unfathomable alien enemy in an unforgiving interstellar war. This iconic novel explores profound themes of time, relativity, and the human condition, making it essential reading for any science fiction enthusiast.
As the protagonist endures the harrowing effects of time dilation, each brief tour of duty thrusts him centuries ahead into a world transformed beyond recognition. **The Forever War** brilliantly illustrates the estrangement of soldiers returning home to an unrecognizable Earth, effectively capturing the isolation and disconnection felt by those who serve. This anti-war masterpiece has earned prestigious accolades, including the Nebula, Locus, and Hugo awards.
Revived in 2023, this brand new B-format paperback edition is a part of the SF Masterworks series, shedding light on the realities of war through a thought-provoking lens. Critics laud it as not just a military SF staple, but one of America's greatest literary achievements. Acclaimed by sources like The Guardian and Tordotcom, it’s a compelling must-read for fans of science fiction and anti-war narratives.
**Condition:** BRAND NEW
**ISBN:** 9781399607780
**Delivery Information:** Enjoy **free shipping** on your order. Please allow **up to 6 weeks for delivery**. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399607780
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Orion
Description:
Private William Mandella is a reluctant hero in an interstellar war against an unknowable and unconquerable alien enemy.
But his greatest test will be when he returns home.
Relativity means that for every few months' tour of duty centuries have passed on Earth, isolating the combatants ever more from the world for whose future they are fighting.
The Earth he knew is dead. The one he returns to . . . unrecognisable.
Winner of the Nebula, Locus and Hugo awards, The Forever War was the first title selected for the SF Masterworks series when it launched in 1999. Inspired by Haldeman's experience in the Vietnam War, it has been seen as a critical work of anti-war SF.
'This is an enraged and enraging classic that deserves a place alongside Apocalypse Now and The Deer Hunter as an expression of the pain caused by Vietnam'- Guardian
'The book is near perfect'- infinity plus
'This book is not only one of the best military science fiction books ever written, but is one of the finest works of modern American literature' - Tordotcom
Welcome to The Best Of The Masterworks: a selection of the finest in science fiction
As the protagonist endures the harrowing effects of time dilation, each brief tour of duty thrusts him centuries ahead into a world transformed beyond recognition. **The Forever War** brilliantly illustrates the estrangement of soldiers returning home to an unrecognizable Earth, effectively capturing the isolation and disconnection felt by those who serve. This anti-war masterpiece has earned prestigious accolades, including the Nebula, Locus, and Hugo awards.
Revived in 2023, this brand new B-format paperback edition is a part of the SF Masterworks series, shedding light on the realities of war through a thought-provoking lens. Critics laud it as not just a military SF staple, but one of America's greatest literary achievements. Acclaimed by sources like The Guardian and Tordotcom, it’s a compelling must-read for fans of science fiction and anti-war narratives.
**Condition:** BRAND NEW
**ISBN:** 9781399607780
**Delivery Information:** Enjoy **free shipping** on your order. Please allow **up to 6 weeks for delivery**. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399607780
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Orion
Description:
Private William Mandella is a reluctant hero in an interstellar war against an unknowable and unconquerable alien enemy.
But his greatest test will be when he returns home.
Relativity means that for every few months' tour of duty centuries have passed on Earth, isolating the combatants ever more from the world for whose future they are fighting.
The Earth he knew is dead. The one he returns to . . . unrecognisable.
Winner of the Nebula, Locus and Hugo awards, The Forever War was the first title selected for the SF Masterworks series when it launched in 1999. Inspired by Haldeman's experience in the Vietnam War, it has been seen as a critical work of anti-war SF.
'This is an enraged and enraging classic that deserves a place alongside Apocalypse Now and The Deer Hunter as an expression of the pain caused by Vietnam'- Guardian
'The book is near perfect'- infinity plus
'This book is not only one of the best military science fiction books ever written, but is one of the finest works of modern American literature' - Tordotcom
Welcome to The Best Of The Masterworks: a selection of the finest in science fiction