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[–] ieatpillowtags@lemm.ee 31 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (3 children)

I read an interesting book based on this premise called The Forever War, it’s been awhile but it was pretty good!

Similar premise but with soldiers sent to fight a war and eventually finding it already over.

[–] Katana314@lemmy.world 20 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I remember one where a sect of humanity was being persecuted, and left to try to find a better life in the stars. They failed to find a life, gave up and returned home, but their interstellar trip consumed so many Earth years that by the time they returned, Earth had moved on from persecution and eagerly welcomed their historical memories.

Sadly, I forget the name; it may have been a short story.

[–] Rambomst@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago

This sounds like Methuselah's Children

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 1 points 8 months ago

I do this with bill collectors.

[–] KoboldCoterie@pawb.social 7 points 8 months ago (2 children)
[–] kusttra@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Thanks for reminding me of this one. It was a really good read.

[–] ieatpillowtags@lemm.ee 1 points 8 months ago

That was good, thank you!

[–] DoucheBagMcSwag@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 8 months ago

"fuck you, Sir!"