Starship Troopers

Starship Troopers
by Robert A. Heinlein

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Mass Market Paperback, 272 pages
Published by Ace Books
Publication date: November 1, 1987
Dimensions (in inches): 6.78 x 4.22 x .80
ISBN: 0441783589

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A Reader from Sam Nutter, Anytown, USA , 01/30/98, rating=10:
This book seperates the "CAN DO" from the "CAN WE TALK"
I view Heinlein's views as thought provoking, not perfect. What view of the future is perfect? This is, however, the best science fiction book I've ever read, and brings up societal questions that everyone should consider. People that take responsibility for their own actions and the good of society are often considered extremists, "liberal activist" or "conservative warmonger", their goals are very similar, the improvemnet of the whole. As a military professional, I am probably stereotyped as the latter, but let me assure you, I do not look forward to the prospect of war. I believe this book should be on everyone's "must read" list, because even if you disagree with it, it might just make you think. It may even pull some of the "middle of the road sheep of society" into one camp or the other, either of which is good, because diversity and conflict is not only what started, but what maintains the greatest country on earth. "I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to my death your right to say it" - Voltaire I have read this book many times over the years, and it has accompanied me through college to boot camp, dive school, demo school, etc... Perhaps it was instrumental in my decision to join the military service (special operations), or maybe it simply reinforced to me the fact that "the best way to succeed, is to do"

A Reader from Stavanger Norway , 01/30/98, rating=10:
Starship Troopers
I feel that this book is one of Heinlein's finest ever. Not only did he explore the realms of science fiction and fact, but he also thoughtfully explored the realms of our society. Through speculating on the future of our technology and our society, he gives us an exciting and fullfilling insight into our future and ourselves.

smfourn@mindspring.com from San Angelo, Tx , 01/28/98, rating=10:
Science Fiction and Leadership in one package
I read this book orginally because it happened to be on a professional reading list for the U.S. Marine Corps (I am a Marine). I was expecting to read a science fiction novel and got so much more. I read about the journey of a boy turning into a man. On top of all that there are very valuable leadership lessons found throughout the whole book. While RAH's view of society in the future may be a little extreme, he surely has hit the nail on the head about today's society. The interesting part is that the book was written in 1959. It is a must read for all NCOs in the military.

A Reader from U.S.A. , 01/27/98, rating=10:
the best sci-fi space opera book ever
If you're not intelligent enough to get the serious implications of the democracy vs. communism theme in the book them go see the movie. This book has more philisophical ideas than the koran can shake a stick at. the characters are engaging, even the pain in the neck, Sgt. Zim. If you like war novels and strategies this is the book to get it, if you love mindless slaughter of the innocents and the brutality of mindless aliens read something like ARMOR.

dangermouse@ids.net from Attleboro, MA , 01/27/98, rating=9:
A must read...
Although you can say Heinlein was only presenting his view of a utopian society, his continual hammering on certain points comes off as opinions held by the author and thus preaching.

Nonetheless, the points he makes are thought provoking and worth debating, whether or not you agree with him. When I originally read it as a liberal teen I disagreed with much of what he said, but as I've become more conservative with age some of his opinions converge with my own.

Oh yeah, it has a nice coming of age story in there plus a very excellent putting into words of what being a soldier is all about.

My favorite Heinlein book.

a2345chris@aol.com from Titusville, Florida , 01/26/98, rating=10:
Great Book, Spectacular Movie
All right people, name a movie that started as a book and kept everything in the movie? I haven't seen it yet. I read Clear and Present Danger, guess what, nothing like the movie, if you don't believe me, take a weekend, read the book, then watch the movie..Ohhh my...there is a difference! (Sarcastic overtones!) I read the book after listening to everyone cry about the movie being different. The Book was great! The first book I have read that did not make the infantry look like idiots, and made them look like they are treated in todays military, EXPENDABLE! Yes we do waste soldiers lives. Why do you think they invented reactive armor? Not to save the soldies lives inside the tank, APC, or vehicle, but to save the vehicle, people are easily replaced, equipment is not. As for taking a tank platoon against those MI troopers...1 nuke would take out your platoon, and leave the MI unscathed. Hmm...why do I say some of these things, I was ENLISTED Infantry! Long live the INFANTRY, and MI