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ISBN13: 9780441005666
ISBN10: 0441005667
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In the year 2043, the Ngumi War rages. Limited nuclear strikes have been used on Atlanta and two enemy cities, but the war goes on, fought by "soldierboys" — indestructible war machines run by remote control by soldiers hundreds of miles away.

Julian Class is one of these soldiers, and for him, war is indeed hell. The psychological strain of being jacked-in to his soldierboy — and the genocidal results — are becoming too much to bear. For Julian, it might be worth dying just to stop living. Now he and his lover, Dr. Amelia Harding, have made a terrifying scientific discovery that could literally put the universe back to square one. For Julian, however, the discovery isn't terrifying. It's tempting.

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"Julian Class, like so many of Haldeman's protagonists, is an essentially good man who, forced by the military to become a killer, has been driven nearly to suicide by guilt. His story packs an enormous emotional punch, and this novel should be a strong awards contender." Publishers Weekly

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"The world of 2043 is lightly sketched but totally credible. The reader is quickly involved in the fast-moving plot." VOYA

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"Hardworking, often absorbing, and agreeably narrated." Kirkus Reviews

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2043 A.D.: The Ngumi War rages. A burned-out soldier and his scientist lover discover a secret that could put the universe back to square one. And it is not terrifying. It is tempting...
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About the Author

Joe Haldeman is a Vietnam veteran whose classic novels The Forever War and Forever Peace both have the rare honor of winning the Hugo and Nebula Awards. He has served twice as president of the Science Fiction Writers of America and is currently an adjunct professor teaching writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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nrlymrtl, February 17, 2013 (view all comments by nrlymrtl)
As the tale unfolds, the nitty gritty side of the mechanized warriors and the unclean war Julian has been forced into become more clear. Haldeman also doesn’t shrink from exploring the suicidal thoughts of Julian, delving into his reasons. There is also sex, which is equally beautiful and messed up (which is often how it is in real life). Blaze and a fellow scientist stumble into a discovery about the Jupiter Project that could end the known world, but how will they convince the right politicians and the scientific world in time? Add to that, Blaze and Julian have friends working secretly towards world peace, and they may just have the key to it…..using the jacks. All told, it was an amazing story wholly different from The Forever War yet just was compelling having grabbed a hold of me (by the short and curlies) from the start and not letting go to the very end.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780441005666
Author:
Haldeman, Joe
Publisher:
Ace Books
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Science Fiction - General
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Adventure
Subject:
Psychological fiction
Subject:
War stories
Subject:
Imaginary wars and battles
Subject:
Science / General
Subject:
Science Fiction and Fantasy-A to Z
Copyright:
1998
Edition Number:
Ace mass market ed.
Edition Description:
MM Picture Book
Series:
Remembering Tomorrow
Publication Date:
19981031
Binding:
MASS MARKET
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
6.85x4.18x1.00 in. .39 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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Product details 368 pages Ace Books - English 9780441005666 Reviews:
"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "Julian Class, like so many of Haldeman's protagonists, is an essentially good man who, forced by the military to become a killer, has been driven nearly to suicide by guilt. His story packs an enormous emotional punch, and this novel should be a strong awards contender." Publishers Weekly
"Review" by , "The world of 2043 is lightly sketched but totally credible. The reader is quickly involved in the fast-moving plot."
"Review" by , "Hardworking, often absorbing, and agreeably narrated."
"Synopsis" by ,
2043 A.D.: The Ngumi War rages. A burned-out soldier and his scientist lover discover a secret that could put the universe back to square one. And it is not terrifying. It is tempting...
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