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Terms of Enlistment (Frontlines, #1)

Marko Kloos
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Terms of Enlistment (Frontlines, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Marko Kloos

Terms of Enlistment (Frontlines, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

345

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Earth • 2100s

Theme
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Terms of Enlistment by Marko Kloos follows a young person from a poverty-stricken area who joins the military to escape their harsh living conditions. They navigate intense training and interstellar conflicts while discovering the broader implications of their service in a futuristic society.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

55,794 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Marko Kloos’s Terms of Enlistment offers a compelling mix of military action and dystopian elements. Readers praise its fast-paced narrative and immersive world-building. Some critique it for predictable plot points and thin character development. Overall, it’s a solid read for fans of military sci-fi, delivering intense action and a vivid portrayal of a future society.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Terms of Enlistment (Frontlines, #1)?

Readers who enjoy military science fiction with gritty realism and character-driven narratives will appreciate Terms of Enlistment by Marko Kloos. Fans of John Scalzi's Old Man's War series and Joe Haldeman's The Forever War will find similar themes of futuristic warfare and personal struggle.

4.2

55,794 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

345

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Earth • 2100s

Theme
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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