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Serialized novels are like, so retro, you guys.

September 26, 2014 by narfna 2 Comments

Consider this experiment a success, I think. The Human Division is the fifth novel set in John Scalzi’s Old Man’s War universe, but it can be read on its own if you are so inclined (although I highly recommend reading the first three books–they are wonderful). The experiment I’m referring to is that The Human Division was initially released as thirteen separate ‘episodes’ at set intervals, and then collected together in ‘novel’ form and released as a hardcover. I say this was an experiment because it […]

Filed Under: Science Fiction, Suspense Tagged With: john scalzi, narfna, old man's war, science fiction, serialized novel, space opera, the human division

narfna's CBR6 Review No:78 · Genres: Science Fiction, Suspense · Tags: john scalzi, narfna, old man's war, science fiction, serialized novel, space opera, the human division ·
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Old Man's War by John Scalzi

Larry Stu and the Deadly Space War (A Robert CBR6 Review)

February 9, 2014 by Robert Leave a Comment

In an unspecified future, humanity has colonized the universe. One tech company holds the key to all of the transportation and only allows American citizens (winners of the last massive global conflict) passage to the greater universe on their 75th birthdays. These men and women sign up for a two to 10 year term as soldiers in the Colonial Defense Force, where they will somehow receive their youth and health back just for enlisting. It’s far more complicated than John Perry or any of his […]

Filed Under: Science Fiction Tagged With: john scalzi, old man's war, sci-fi, science fiction, war

Robert's CBR6 Review No:4 · Genres: Science Fiction · Tags: john scalzi, old man's war, sci-fi, science fiction, war ·
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