There Is No Darkness

This is perhaps my favorite Haldeman book. It distills the best talents of both brothers into a very enjoyable piece of Sci-fi. Both are scientist so are spared some of the more difficult to stomach abuse of science we must often endure in this genre. Most importantly the story is well written and pretty hard to put down.I also suggest trying the classics "Forever War" and "Worlds" by Joe Haldeman along with (the late) Jack Haldeman's brilliant sci-fi/disease/political/thriller/satire "Vector Analysis" a book that's a lot more fun than the title sounds (I once read where Joe Haldeman referred to it as "All The President's Parasites" which I think would have made a much better title).Still I think if you read nothing else by either, don't miss this one. This is the best of both.

It's been almost twenty years since I read this book and it still sticks with me. I finally decided to track it down and read it again. This is more than just a work of fiction, it more than a good sci-fi yard, this is the story of how a farm boy became a man while remaining true to his soul. And because it's fiction and a good sci-fi yarn, he is a genetically engineered giant on a university spaceship.Yes, this book truly rules.

You won't find this in most bookstores, or even used SF bookstores, because the people with copies keep them! Seriously, this is a SF classic. If you liked "The Forever War" do yourself a favor and get a copy.

Written by brothers Joe and Jack, both great writers by themselves, this novel surpases anything either have done by themselves (though Joe's FOREVER WAR comes close and my husband likes Jack's VECTOR ANALYSIS better). The story is about a student on a University/Space Ship who happens to be bio-engineered (strong and tall) to live on a hostile world. His mind is the tool that develops on this journey in ways I can not explain adequately. Let me just say his journey opens his mind and spirit. A wonderful book, you should track it down and read it! What a classic!