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NAMED BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AS A BEST BOOK OF 2019
“Passionately brutal, fierce, and furious in voice and pace. It’s a particularly cinematic experience of war, Full Metal Jacket meets Edge of Tomorrow.” —The New York Times
From the Hugo Award–winning author of The Stars Are Legion comes a science…
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I couldn't put this gripping book down! I loved the plot twists, the complexity and ingenuity of its structure, the clever observations about human nature, the flawed protagonist and their character arc, the criticism of the real-world issues, and how original it was. The story is exciting and well-written, but its brilliant, non-linear narrative made it stand out the most.
It cleverly and mind-bendingly explores the meaninglessness and cruelty of war, inequality, class system, capitalism, exploitation, manipulation, and brainwashing. Even though it's gory, which is suitable for a story about war, human connection and taking care of each other play…
From Alina's list on if you miss early Black Mirror.
I downloaded the audiobook because Cara Gee reads it, and I am so glad I did! This military sci-fi novel completely undermines any sense of triumph or jingoism and will leave you thinking about it for a long time.
Dietz is fresh out of the academy and ready to fight in the war against Mars. As Dietz breaks through their conditioning and supposed insanity to uncover the truth, the ‘triumph’ of the war is undermined as the brutal reality becomes clear. Dietz is a fascinating character.
They sign up desperate for revenge, but things start unraveling from their first mission.…
From F. D.'s list on apocalyptic Sci-Fi novels with complex characters.
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Appointed the Steward of Evenmere, Carter Anderson must learn the…
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