Scott answers “How much like Joe Haldeman's The Forever...”

Eric asked this question about Old Man's War (Old Man's War, #1):

How much like Joe Haldeman's The Forever War is this book? The plot summary makes it sound VERY similar....

Scott Baker I am about 60% through this book and call tell you the two are very similar in theme. So similar that at one point I stopped to read a synopsis of The…moreI am about 60% through this book and call tell you the two are very similar in theme. So similar that at one point I stopped to read a synopsis of The Forever War, which I read a few years ago, because I kept asking myself if I had read this before. Still, I am very much enjoying this book and (assuming it ends well) I plan to read other books in the series. (less)

flag

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more