Some people obviously feel differently but in my opinion this book is absolute rubbish and I recommend you do not waste your money and time on it. Poorly written with no character development at all. Bizarrely homophobic while simultaneously, and unnecessarily, relating a heterosexual promiscuity; this book is definitely not profound or visionary in any way. This is how the main character’s mothers bodyguard is supposed to speak, “Pleasameecha Misser Mandella”, which was so ridiculously stupid and obviously racist but at least marked the point in the book where I gave up and removed it from my library.

It’s a great book and not just for vets.

If your a vet you will understand this book if not you might still love it but I know a lot of today’s 25 and under will have a hard time getting this books meaning

I read this while stationed in Germany shortly after the end of Vietnam Nam. I remember the disconnected feelings coming back to the US when the population seemed to hate all things military. A powerful story about how war affects those fighting it.

If you're a creeper old guy who's best years were the 50's, you'll love this book. Otherwise, this book will be a big let down. There are thousands of better authors and less lame writing out there. I want my money back.

Definitely one of the best military Science Fiction books ever written.

Sorry didn't care for it

As much about war as it is about coming home to find everything one has left behind has changed. I found the disconnect that the society had with the war that was being fought over generations to be as telling as our own society's disconnect with the wars being fought today..

When I got this book I did not know how good it was going to be. I had heard about it from some freinds so i figured I should get it too. It is by far the best book I have read in my entire life. I cannot suggest it enough. It adresses all of the different hardships of war and life and so much more. It is a must read in my mind.