In some ways Joe Haldeman correctly predicted a global reaction to first extraterrestrial contact, as military leaders and fearful politicians react with "It's a threat! Destroy it!" As they did in 2022 with Chinese surveillance balloons and several unidentified smaller objects. In other ways, Haldeman's predictions are completely wrong and very odd. The EU in a civil war? Cuba emerging as a significant economic power? Really? The story is interesting; the characters are great but this book is not among the best Haldeman stories; 3/5 Stars.
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