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I’m not sure I’d give it 5 stars if reading today, but I remember the sense of wonder and excitement from reading it as a kid. And the audio was very effective. I’m looking forward to bookclub.
I found the political theory and logistics of the revolution positively brilliant. However, I felt that natural deterioration of the English language expressed here kind of shot the characterization in the foot. Even though I understand and respect Heinlein's reasoning for incorporating this in the book, as a consequence, I felt no emotional attachment to any of the characters whatsoever. Other than that, very well thought out and an interesting read.
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I've always been a big fan of Heinlein since I was young and I truly enjoyed works like "Stranger in a Strange Land" and "Have Suit, Will Travel." This work is the best of Robert Heinlein with great characters, hard science and the rapid-fire eclectic phrases and jingoisms aren't as annoying as other books. An excellent book to read and try not to get hooked too quickly.
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I think the ideas expressed in this one are among his best - as good as Stranger in a Strange Land, but a different angle - but the writing style (slangy pseudo-Russian stream of consciousness - not as well done as A Clockwork Orange) was distracting. It was close enough to standard English that you "get used to it" but every time I picked up the book after a pause I had to get into it again.
This was not one of his inter-universal sex romps - don't read it expecting that =) ...more
This was not one of his inter-universal sex romps - don't read it expecting that =) ...more
Classic sci-fi from one of the genre's best writers.
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always great to reread a classic! TANSTAAFL!
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