The movie was what my husband and I saw on our first date. So it intrigued me to read the book.
Told from the perspective of Juan Rico (aka Johnnie), joining the military to become a citizen, his start in boot camp, going to battle across the stars and the enemies they fight against.
I have to say like most books turned into movies this one was no exception. It was vastly different in ways that I didn't like but the further I got into the book it was like the movie. Then towards the end nothing like it. It's hard to describe and I tried really hard to be unbiased because I adore the movie so much. The first chapter is Johnnie on planet in combat. Chapters 2-6 are in depth boot camp chapters. Then it moves into the rest of his career.
I found the book character very...human. I still haven't decided if that's a good thing or not. In the movie he's kind of a cocky jock who's cut down to size but turns out to be a true leading character. In the book he's afraid and doesn't want to take the lead and always wants to resign.
All in all I would still recommend reading this book. Just be warned it VERY military heavy.
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