Terms of Enlistment (Frontlines, #1)
Terms of Enlistment (Frontlines, #1)
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Earth • 2100s
2013
Adult
15-18 years
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.
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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 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.
55,794 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Terms of Enlistment by Marko Kloos was initially self-published in 2013 before being picked up by 47North, an imprint of Amazon Publishing, due to its popularity.
The book is the first in the Frontlines series, which is inspired by classic military science fiction and Kloos's own experiences and interests in military history.
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Kloos's success with Terms of Enlistment helped pave the way for a resurgence in self-published works gaining traditional publishing contracts.
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Novel • Fiction
Earth • 2100s
2013
Adult
15-18 years
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