When the bullets start flying, it's only a matter of time. Another day, another death, for Keiji. He dies everyday on the battlefield, only to be reborn each morning to fight and die again. On his 158th reiteration, he receives a message from a mysterious ally. Is it the key to his escape, or his final death?
I read All You Need is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka over five years ago. It was suggested by one of my favorite science fiction writers writing today, John Scalzi. He calls it "Science Fiction for the adrenaline junkie. Reads fast, kicks ass, and keeps on coming. Buckle up and enjoy."
Well, that was enough for me to give it a read, but it also has great cover art. The author is Japanese(with a solid translation by Alexander O. Smith) and there is a soldier dressed in cybernetic armor in a Japanese anime-like style. You shouldn't judge a book by the cover, but I do appreciate good cover art.
Hollywood saw the potential of this book, and bought the movie rights several years years ago. It's undergone a name change to Edge of Tomorrow and with a slated release date of June 6, 2014. It will be starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt.
Hmmm, at least Tom won't be a foot shorter than the main protagonist in this movie*
*Tom also played Jack Reacher, a character created by Lee Child who is around six foot six in his books.
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