The Forever War
Joe Haldeman
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The Forever War
by Joe Haldeman
Published
20/02/2019
Publisher
Aleph
Pages
354
ISBN-13
9788576573944
ISBN-10
8576573946
Description
"The legendary novel of extraterrestrial war in an uncaring universe comes to comics, in a stunningly realized vision of Joe Haldeman's Vietnam War parable epic war story spanning relativistic space and time, The Forever War explores one soldier's experience as he is caught up in the brutal machinery of a war against an unknown and unknowable alien foe that reaches across the stars" -- The monumental Hugo and Nebula award winning SF classic-- Featuring a new introduction by John Scalzi The Earth's leaders have drawn a line in the interstellar sand--despite the fact that the fierce alien enemy they would oppose is inscrutable, unconquerable, and very far away. A reluctant conscript drafted into an elite Military unit, Private William Mandella has been propelled through space and time to fight in the distant thousand-year conflict; to perform his duties and do whatever it takes to survive the ordeal and return home. But "home" may be even more terrifying than battle, because, thanks to the time dilation caused by space travel, Mandella is aging months while the Earth he left behind is aging centuries...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Forever War?
This edition of The Forever War has approximately 354 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Forever War?
For most readers, The Forever War typically takes between 7h 23m and 4h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 88,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 54m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 88,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Forever War?
The estimated word count for The Forever War is approximately 88,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Forever War?
The Forever War was written by Joe Haldeman.
When was The Forever War published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 20/02/2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.