Starship Troopers (63)

Starship Troopers (63)
Robert A Heinlein

A co-worker loaned me this book.. it is one of his favorites. Set in the future where there is a confederation of planets.. War is much the same.. it is still the job of the foot solider.. even if he is in a 'super suit'. This is the story of one solider, how he ended up in the service almost against his own wishes and how he grew to enjoy it. Against the background is a lot of social commentary, and you learn almost in passing how the society has changed.
Overall an enjoyable book.. I like the Social commentary more than the combat stuff.. another alternate view of the future. I was surprised to learn the book was written in 1959.. it was amazingly readable.. and gives an interesting view of future society and future technology.. both which seem believable.