I'm not much into Mil Sci-Fi on a general principle (especially the military part) and there are part of what I don't like in this book. But J. Scalzi used these and other elements in a meaningful way into his story and they help making this book consistent and meaningful is more ways than most Mil Sci-Fi.<br/><br/>The characters and the story is really enjoyable, I understand why it is so lauded.<br/><br/>Excellent work!