The Forge
The Forge
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1991
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Science Fiction•
Action & Adventure1991
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Forge by S.M. Stirling and David Drake follows Captain Raj Whitehall, a strategic leader navigating a post-apocalyptic society on the planet Bellevue. Utilizing ancient technology, Raj faces political intrigue and warfare as he strives to reunite his fragmented world, guided by the sentient computer, Center. The novel explores themes of leadership, tactics, and societal reconstruction.
Gritty
Dark
Adventurous
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Forge by S.M. Stirling and David Drake is praised for its engaging and fast-paced storytelling, dynamic world-building, and vivid battle scenes. However, some critiques include underdeveloped characters and complex military jargon that could alienate non-military readers. The novel successfully merges military science fiction with historical elements.
Who Should Read The Forge?
A reader who enjoys The Forge by S. M. Stirling and David Drake would likely appreciate military science fiction with rich world-building and strategic warfare, much like in Joe Haldeman’s The Forever War or John Scalzi’s Old Man’s War. Fans of action-packed narratives and complex characters would find it engaging.
2,809 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
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Science Fiction•
Action & Adventure1991
Adult
18+ years
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