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Saturday, 7 May 2011

Starship Troopers

 
Starship Troopers
Robert A. Heinlein
Age: Grade 11-12
Rating 8/10
So someone suggested that I read Starship Troopers. Jokes on you sucka, I already have. Many of you have probably seen the movie. It is funny, action packed and one guy has a robot hand (WIN!). But the book is very different. The book looks more at the political and social acceptance of the military, showing a society that has the working class as a second class citizen, where the military is supreme. The movie does touch on a lot of the themes, but mostly it does a great job of using satire to copy the book. The book is a very right, pro-government, pro-military. The movie takes those ideas and makes them almost comical. This is a great book for anyone trying to brush up on their political knowledge, as it shows many examples of a mostly fascist state, but also a fun read. The movie is also awesome, making a nice reward when you finally put the book down.
Hope you enjoyed this review. If you have any questions, comments or books I should read, feel free to write them in the comment section! Thanks!
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16 comments:

  1. Something Wycked7 May 2011 at 16:35

    Alright, you can try Empire by Orson Scott Card next ;)

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  2. Teen Book Reviewer7 May 2011 at 16:37

    bah I dont like modern war fiction.

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  3. ed7 May 2011 at 17:21

    never heard of this, seems ok

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  4. ruinz7 May 2011 at 17:37

    yea the movie does kick butt
    How to Hack Life.

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  5. Blogging Skater7 May 2011 at 17:42

    sounds like a great book!

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  6. Major Mack7 May 2011 at 18:23

    The movie sucks.....didnt know it was actually based on a book that actually sounds like it may be interesting.

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  7. NruaGuitar7 May 2011 at 18:27

    didn't know about the book, sounds interesting for fans of the film

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  8. Genj07 May 2011 at 19:20

    i may recommend it thanks!

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  9. Astronomy Pirate7 May 2011 at 19:30

    The book is indeed awesome. The movie pales in comparison, though the military propaganda is right on target.

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  10. Bouchequett7 May 2011 at 20:12

    Yeah the movie sucks

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  11. Anonymous7 May 2011 at 20:21

    I never read the book, but it looks like it has some interesting concepts on the military and government!

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  12. Anonymous7 May 2011 at 21:25

    A right-wing sci-fi book? odd...

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  13. CPH7 May 2011 at 22:07

    You are reviewing excellent books! And giving excellent reviews at that! Keep it up!

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  14. Atley8 May 2011 at 00:15

    I did not even know the movie was based off a book... see how much i know!

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  15. Anonymous8 May 2011 at 10:09

    WhoA! I didn't even know there was a book before there was a movie! this would be a great novel study!! Thanks for the review!

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  16. tommyth3cat8 May 2011 at 12:22

    One of my favorite novels, everyone that likes sci-fi should definitely read this one.

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