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I remembered the studpidity of people going where they were told strikes were aimed. Also remembered what happened to Mike, though I also vaguely remember Brin or someone using this theme.
The harshness of the story and the anarchy of Prof, keep it from being a 5 for me. I prefer a bit more optimism. However, there is a lot to think about in this.
Maybe we should recommend it to Obama. If you want real change you shouldn't compromise.
Also, I hadn't quite finished before the book was due back, but ...more
The harshness of the story and the anarchy of Prof, keep it from being a 5 for me. I prefer a bit more optimism. However, there is a lot to think about in this.
Maybe we should recommend it to Obama. If you want real change you shouldn't compromise.
Also, I hadn't quite finished before the book was due back, but ...more
This review might not be entirely fair, as I "read" this book via the audio version. Unfortunately, the lead character is a Russian (undoubtedly a bigger deal when originally written than now, given the Cold War and all that), but the Russian accent is not really something I care to spend ten hours listening to, especially when so many words are dropped out in an attempt to make it more legit. Having said that, the reader technically does an excellent job (the other voices are very well done).
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In the year 2075, the moon has been turned into a penal colony, and its inhabitants are exploited to produce resources to import to an overpopulated Earth. Fed up, a group of them decides to organize a revolution, with the help of an intelligent computer, "Mike".
Heinlein explores many interesting ideas, both political, economic and social. I'm having some trouble getting into it, as it's a little dense.
I'm going to keep reading though, as I've been told it's one of Heinlein's best works, and a ...more
Heinlein explores many interesting ideas, both political, economic and social. I'm having some trouble getting into it, as it's a little dense.
I'm going to keep reading though, as I've been told it's one of Heinlein's best works, and a ...more
I really could not stand the narrators fake poor english voice. The story didn't grab me enough to continue. The first scene with a woman involves her being pretty and kissing the narrator. Not a fan of the 1960s very inside the box view of male centric culture. I mean, i read a lot of scifi which ends up super male focused, but can't have that shit thrown in my face so hard.
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always great to reread a classic! TANSTAAFL!
