Starship Troopers
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4.5 • 78 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
5,000 years in the future, humanity faces total extermination. Our one defence: highly-trained soldiers who scour the metal-strewn blackness of space to hunt down a terrifying enemy: an insect life-form known only as 'Bugs.'
This is the story of trooper Johnny Rico, from his idealistic enlistment in the infantry of the future through his rigorous training to the command of his own platoon. And his destiny is a war that will span the galaxy.
Robert A. Heinlein announced himself as a master of modern science fiction with Starship Troopers, his controversial take on modern military politics. His best-known novels include The Moon is a Harsh Mistress and Stranger in a Strange Land
Customer Reviews
Classic soldier science fiction
Written decades ago, Starship Troopers has dated somewhat, but not much: it is still an incredible read.
Written in the first person and telling a story which spans the development of a young man into a soldier, Starship Troopers also touches on society, loyalty and humanity.
A Hugo award winning book and deservedly so.
The movie is an appalling adaptation and bears almost no resemblance to the book.
Nothing like the movie
.. In the best possible way :)
Starship Troopers
Not bad though it's one of the few books where the first movie is far better than the book. Don't be put off reading this author as His book Stranger in a strange land is much better than this one and is a true classic!