[506trooper]

"I have never read the book, because of the movie. Was it really that different or better? Just curious."

Read the book, then reread it.

It depicts, in some ways, an almost surreal description of sacrifice, duty and honor, and a concept of civilization best described as Utopian.

Because it was written for the younger set, it has been dismissed by a good number of Sci-Fi aficionados for years, but I like it.

I have read it every year for over 30 years.

I carried it in my ruck in Nam. People who liked the book will understand why.

[exnavychick]

It depicts, in some ways, an almost surreal description of sacrifice, duty and honor, and a concept of civilization best described as Utopian.

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Interesting premise, I'll have to read it.