All You Need Is Kill
All You Need Is Kill
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009201
Novel • Fiction
Future Battlefield • Near Future
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
All You Need Is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, translated by Alexander O. Smith, centers on a soldier reliving his first combat day against alien invaders in a time loop. Each loop enhances his skills and understanding, pushing him closer to breaking the cycle. The novel explores themes of fate, warfare, and resilience.
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Review Roundup
All You Need Is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka and Alexander O. Smith offers a thrilling and immersive sci-fi experience, praised for its gripping plot and well-developed characters. Critics commend the novel's intense action sequences and thought-provoking concepts. However, some find the repetitive structure and pacing issues detract from the overall impact.
Who Should Read All You Need Is Kill?
Readers who appreciate intense military science fiction with a time-loop twist will enjoy All You Need Is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka and Alexander O. Smith. Fans of Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card and The Forever War by Joe Haldeman will find its action-packed narrative and strategic combat scenarios captivating.
27,490 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
201
Novel • Fiction
Future Battlefield • Near Future
2009
Adult
18+ years
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