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John Perry joins the army when he turns 75. His desire to move on from the memories of his wife result in him joining the long, bloody fight to expand & protect humanity‘s place in space.

I can see why people like this. John is fun, the humor is on point, & the world building is amazing. But 300 pages of stop/go action, w/ everything going down in the last 50 pages + a last minute romance makes this more of a miss for me.🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑

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Great fun from the very first sentence. It's not often you get a 75y/o protagonist (outside of cozy crime). The narrative voice was a charming mix of dad jokes and genuine emotion. I did find it a bit of a stretch that the MC went from half a century of being a pacifist homebody to tactical wiz, but I do believe that people will rise to the occasion - change your circumstances, discover new abilities.

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Day 28. With Old
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A remarkably quick, engrossing read. I think my intent to continue the series says it all. Bizarre, given the exploration of the 'science' in science fiction and the 'war', (not just in the title!). Not my usual preferred sci-fi, but I love Scalzi's writing, the banter, the characters. As others have noted, reminds me of Heinlein. ⚠️ Ageism, fatphobia, gore/violence/conflict, mention of SA, (1) racist, xenophobia, colonialism.

Today‘s #FavoriteSignedBooks is one of my son‘s all time favorite books/series. Clearly an old man before his time 😂, my son started reading this series when he was twelve years old & he couldn‘t put it down. He was tongue tied when he met Scalzi in 2020 but thought he was very cool. My son is so protective of the book, he bought a digital copy so he doesn‘t have to carry this one around.

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Solid, entertaining science fiction

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Second audio finish for #littenlisten. (5 hours +10 pts for being a #bookspin bingo finish, I think?) @aperfectmjk

Not my favorite Scalzi, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. It reminded me somewhat of the Expeditionary Force books by Alanson. The narration was decent, but I may try the next one in print.

This book was a lot of fun. The concept behind the story is fun, i.e. the elderly being offered the opportunity to serve humanity by defending distant colonies. I‘m excited to read the next one.

Bk4 of May & Bk1 of #NutsInMay #readathon is done! Finally read another book this month🙌This was a great start to what hopefully will be an awesome SciFi series. In a future Earth, when you turn 75yrs old you have the option of joining the Colonial Defence Force where you‘ll be made young again & fight to protect human colonies from invading aliens out among the stars. I loved it, I loved the characters & I loved the universe.Highly recommend.🪐

Hello Sunday! I‘ll be spending mine reading for the #NutsInMay #readathon in the amazing comfort of my brand new adjustable pillow top bed with a gorgeous blue autumn sky outside my window. I did my back last night while out celebrating my daughters birthday, except for the pain it‘s a brilliant excuse to lay here and just read! Just two chapters left in the tagged book before I switch to one of the others here. Which book would you choose?

I‘m kicking off my #NutsInMay #readathon with the rest of the book I‘ve been trying to read for a week! It‘s not the book, it‘s really good, it‘s my slump. I‘m hoping a readathon will kickstart my book brain back into high gear🤞 This is the 1st book in the series about how in a future version of Earth, 75yr olds in good health, instead of retiring join the Colonial Army, fighting for human colonies in space against alien species. Wish me luck!

My current read is a SciFi novel I‘ve been wanting to read for years. John Scalzi is a highly respected SFF writer who‘s won awards for his writing & has a rep for solid science theory. John Perry, after losing his wife, turns 75 & joins the army to fight for new planets to colonise. But things aren‘t what he‘s been led to believe.

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Day 4 (in no particular order)

The Old Man's War series by John Scalzi

I was introduced to Scalzi by a friend who recommended I read Redshirts (a stand alone). I did and then quickly devoured everything Scalzi has written.

This series is one of the best sci-fi series. He won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer for his debut novel Old Man's War, & 3 of the 6 were nominated for a Hugo.

This was a fun one—totally get why my son loves it. Think Starship Troopers but funnier. At the ripe old age of 75 John Perry enlists in the army—the army that fights battles against any number of alien species universes away from Earth to which he will never return. Engaging, funny, & smart in expected/unexpected ways, I really enjoyed this SF romp & will definitely continue reading the series. Now to raid my son‘s bookshelves for the next book.

This is one of my son‘s favorite books—he‘s read it four or five times and even got his copy signed by Scalzi at C2E2 this year—so I thought I‘d give it a go. So far, in the first couple of chapters, there‘s some cantankerous old men and lots of flatulence not to mention Scalzi‘s trademark wit...what‘s not to like?!?

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When people reach the age of 75, they have the option to join the Colonial Defense Force to help humans maintain their colonies in space.
Fascinating, original idea with lots of exciting confrontations with aliens. Also has a sweet side.
Explorations of aging, love, friendship, and duty.
Highly recommend.

I bought Old Man‘s War for my husband last year—he‘d read Redshirts & liked it so I thought he‘d enjoy other Scalzi books. The book languished in his TBR pile until my 13-year-old son discovered it. Well, my son read it & then the next & the next until he devoured the entire series. He‘s since read it multiple times & today, even though he was so nervous he almost couldn‘t do it, he met John Scalzi & got these two books signed. So very cool.

I liked the premise of 75-year-olds enlisting in the military. All-told, though, there was too much war detail; not enough science coolness or humor.

First sci-fi and fantasy book club pick of 2020. My husband has wanted me to read this for awhile now. Now we can discuss it.

Took myself out on a sushi 🍣 date tonight and listening to this as I am driving. I‘m hooked, I can see all the ways this book could go, but I don‘t actually know how it is going. Good sci do, at least so far!

A new favorite! I definitely was not expecting there to be as much humor in this as there was. Quick, familiar yet refreshingly new. I loved the writing style and even though some of the physics went over my head, it never bogged down the story. I wish there had been a little more explanation in places but overall I loved this. Will be keeping my eye out for a copy to add to my collection as well as the next book in this series.

Military sci-fi is usually not my thing - space battles and square-jawed soldiers tend to bore me. But OLD MAN'S WAR is military sci-fi filled with warmth and humanity and very likeable characters. It also works in humorous musings on getting old and the joys of being young and unstoppable. An enjoyable read!

Wow, I read this one in a day. Great sci-fi space adventure! I have already put the next two books on hold at my library. I am going to pass this one on to my husband and 15 year old son. I am glad we have this genre of fiction in common. I give this book 👍👍.

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Good pace, felt like a thriller at times, reminded me a bit of starship troopers. Will probably read the sequel.

Next read, been on the list for a long while now.

Once a human turns 75, they can get a new, young body in exchange for going to war. The new body has lots of upgrades that make you question what makes us human. Action-packed with a touch of humor and physics...must read the whole series!

A little lunchtime reading therapy with Lloyd. How is it only Tuesday? #catsoflitsy

Since I‘m feeling #crochety, this should suit me just fine!

Look what my son got me!

After a couple of false starts, I‘ve finally settled on another John scalzi. After Lock In and Redshirts, I needed more of his writing. 70 pages in and already enjoying it, even though nothings much has really happened yet.

I didn‘t make a collage today because @JoScho made a pretty awesome picture for today‘s #manicmonday celebrating the #lettero

📚 Old Man‘s War by John Scalzi. Love this series.
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Started a new book and did a bit of cliff jumping over the weekend. I'm enjoying the author's humor so far. 👍🏽 #scifi #adventure

Witty, easy read

First book of my staycation readathon done! A pretty impressive first novel. Scalzi can always be trusted for wry, self-deprecating characters, snappy dialogue, and a surprising amount of heart. .
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Old Man's War is not groundbreaking sci-fi, but it is entertaining and fast paced. I discovered Scalzi this year and like his writing style. Definitely want to read the rest of this series.

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An awesome Sci Fi Opera with a protagonist you root for from the start. Within the Heinlein-esque story of rising through the ranks there is a surprisingly tender love story that'll make you tear up at least once. Recommended with 4.5 stars!

"I did two things on my seventy-fifth birthday. I visited my wife's grave. Then I joined the army."

So far this has been a blast to read! A lot of old school scifi elements shared from the POV of a loveable curmudgeon!

Dear brain: please shut down

Lunch break #weekendlibrarian

Very disappointed with this book. It struck me as a pale imitation of Heinlein with no added value. There were numerous info dumps and cliches and the ending was quite predictable. I look for some originality in my SF and found none. Craft wise it was pre-70s in quality. If you are looking for something to make you remember Hienlein fondly this might work for you. If you are looking for original or thought provoking military SF no luck.

So we moved from a rural area to midtown Toronto recently. I love the new lifestyle but miss some things. Thus we have dubbed our rooftop patio "the cottage." So tonight I am reading at the cottage.