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The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
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Mark Yashar
Aug 23, 2014 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Set in the late 21st century, a penal colony on the moon revolts against it's Earth masters, leading to a war between Earth and the Luna, with
Luna having the advantage due to its being at the top of the gravity well relative to the Earth (where it can lob giant Lunar boulders, etc. 'down' to Earth via catapult systems) and having in it's possession a unique computer-AI system... but, remember, TANSTAAFL ("there's no such thing as a free lunch") for all parties involved ... ...more
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