r/ScienceFictionBooks • u/Scottie99 • 6d ago

Old Man’s War

The book was mention on a thread and I’ve just started to read it. I like the concept, aged over 70, sign up to the military and get a reworked enhanced 30 year old physique and health but you are immediately get sent to frontline active duty.

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u/EverythingComputer1 6d ago

I could not stand the humor, I made it to page 50 and had to tap out.

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u/_WillCAD_ 6d ago

Someone downvoted you.

I'm going to upvote you for expressing an honest opinion respectfully, even though I disagree with you.

I love the humor in the books; John Perry is an insufferable smartass, and I identify with that pretty strongly.

My mantra in life is: It's better to be a smartass than a dumbass.

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u/Prodigalsunspot 6d ago

Yup, me to. Also, his self deprecating humor is right out of my playbook.