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Book Review of A Hymn Before Battle

A Hymn Before Battle
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A good, well-written story. I rated this low due to its overwhelming use of foul language and the suspension of disbelief required.

Yes, foul language is to be expected in the armed forces. In a book, however, I just don't want to read it.

And the main technological element in the book, the Suits, would easily kill any occupant to work as described. Armor that enables you to throw objects with pinpoint accuracy as nearly the speed of light? That sounds cool, until you consider the damage that