The Forever War (novel)

*The Forever War* by Joe Haldeman is a science fiction novel that explores the experiences of soldiers fighting an interstellar war against an alien species. Due to faster-than-light travel, time passes differently for soldiers and those on Earth, causing a disconnect between their realities. As soldiers return home, they struggle to readjust to a society that has changed dramatically, highlighting issues like the trauma of war, loss of loved ones, and the concept of an endless, unresolved conflict. The novel offers a thoughtful critique of war’s brutality and the difficulties soldiers face both on and off the battlefield.