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As startling and provocative as his famous Stranger in a Strange Land, here is Heinlein’s grand masterpiece about a man supremely talented, immensely old, and obscenely wealthy who discovers that money can buy everything.
Johann Sebastian Bach Smith was immensely rich—and very old. Though his mind was still keen, his body was worn out. His solution was to have surgeons transplant his brain into a new body. The operation was a great success—but the patient was no longer Johann Sebastian Bach Smith. He was now fused with the very vocal personality of his gorgeous, recently deceased secretary, Eunice—with mind-blowing results! Together they must learn to share control of her body.
Once again, master storyteller Robert A. Heinlein delivers a wild and intriguing classic of science fiction. Written at the dawn of the 1970s, this novel is the brilliantly shocking story of the ultimate transplant.
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"This book amused me. I loved the interactions between the characters: heartfelt, honest and raw. There was a lot of things to consider here. The social commentary was amazing. Its a look at gender identity and sexuality. Very relevant topics in today's culture. The writing voice is choppy at times, but that's pretty much always been my opinion of Heinlein. And by far a minor issue is light of all the great things happening in this book!"
— Piggie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Those who have thought of science fiction as only child’s play will see how wrong they are.”
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“One is left with the feeling that he has been in the presence of a master!”
— National Observer -
“Magnificent. A science fiction masterpiece.”
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“I Will Fear No Evil strongly affected me when I first read it, it changed the way I thought. It made me question how the mind and the body mold each othe, and what makes the personality.”
— SF Reviews
I Will Fear No Evil Listener Reviews
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" Despite its problems, this is still one of my favourite Heinlein books. "
— Julie, 2/18/2014 -
" The idea behind this book was splendid and ground-breaking. When I started it, I felt sure that it could be an exploration of the differences between men and women, and how those differences are built and reinforced by both biology and environment. However, Mr. Heinlein found it easier to give the main character a deus ex machina and spent the second half of the book having said main character hop into bed with anyone who looked even remotely interesting. "
— Jammies, 2/12/2014 -
" One of the worst books I've ever read. The plot was non-existent. The characters were old-fashioned stereotypes. The only positive thing I can say about the characters was that there was gay couple that was (briefly) shown in a positive manner. VERY rare for the time, at least in SF. Also, I think it was a specific result of writing this book that Heinlein started a some kind of blood collection organization that still exists. "
— Charles, 2/3/2014 -
" This is the banal boss-fucks-the-secretary fantasy, except the boss transfers his consciousness into the secretary, making it a transsexual boss-gets-fucked-as-secretary fantasy...? Even though published in 1970 it still feels like retro '50s sexism. "
— Daniel, 1/16/2014 -
" It was a fascinating story...for it's time, and the time I read it, a great tale. "
— Jennifer, 1/3/2014 -
" One of the weaker of Heinlein's books. Get's very long winded and too focused on whimsical thoughts about style, 'boy craziness', and Alpha-maledom. Makes a decent social commentary on the acceptance of homosexuality, but overall a weak novel. "
— John, 12/28/2013 -
" Superb in the first half, but Heinlein tends to ramble later. "
— Stefan, 12/25/2013 -
" I couldn't get through it. Heinlein has great ideas he just doesn't know when to shut up and finish the damn book. "
— Lisa, 11/25/2013 -
" A very interesting and heartwrenching look into trying to live forever. "
— Mel, 11/17/2013 -
" One of his better books "
— Greg, 11/1/2013 -
" Very strange story "
— Joy, 10/19/2013 -
" I think Heinlein was an amazing author. Extremely inventive storyteller. "
— doug, 9/17/2013 -
" Aside from the female characters body paint this book is a total 14 year old boy's fantasy novel. And not a very good one at that. "
— Susan, 9/10/2013 -
" I read this a LONG time ago. I remember that I had to keep reading because it was so bizarre. I may have to revisit in the future. "
— Dylan, 7/26/2013 -
" A decent tale that I read once unlike many other Heinlein books. "
— Ron, 5/23/2013 -
" I've likely read this before but I never tire of reading Heinlein. It is about a rich, old man who has a brain transplant with a young woman. Very good but maybe a little too much "thinking" than action. If you have not read Heinlein before, start with another choice. "
— Tom, 3/25/2013 -
" Definitely not one of his better works, but one I enjoy again and again. An intriguing view of sex and how people relate to it. Also a rather disturbing and distressingly possible view of our society's future - Joan Eunice's world is only livable if you're as rich as she is. "
— Bob, 11/9/2012 -
" I loved it! Such a deliciously taboo concept...This book turned me on to Heinland's work. "
— M., 9/4/2012 -
" I think it was at this point that he started drooling and playing with himself under the table. "
— Howard, 6/8/2012 -
" Excellent Science Fiction. There is a reason Heinlein was a Grand Master. "
— Bob, 5/19/2012 -
" Some of Heinlein's older work really shows off his misogyny. This work really hasn't aged well. "
— Craig, 9/28/2011 -
" When I read this book decades ago, I thought it was okay. I recently tried to re-read it and couldn't get through it. Far and away the worst Heinlein ever. "
— Frank, 9/25/2011 -
" I know this isn't one of Heinlein's most popular books, but I still like it. I'm enjoying it quite a bit. "
— Jeff, 5/12/2011 -
" Not my cup of tea. I did like the ending though. "
— Alex, 4/30/2011 -
" What would it be like to live another life in the body of the opposite gender?<br/>This could have been done so much better. But I love Heinlein, so he gets spotted a star. "
— Emily, 2/24/2011 -
" Heinlein at his grossest, creepist, and most misogynistic. "
— Kate, 2/16/2011 -
" I haven't read this book in quite a few years. I remember liking this book a <em>lot</em> more when I was younger. "
— Jen, 2/5/2011 -
" My notebook lists only the finish date. "
— David, 1/16/2011 -
" My absolute favorite of his books. Because sometimes, it really is that much better to be a woman. "
— Tammy, 1/3/2011 -
" seriously hated this. an interesting idea turned into homoerotic masturbatory fantasy. "
— Allin, 10/29/2010 -
" I couldn't get through it. Heinlein has great ideas he just doesn't know when to shut up and finish the damn book. "
— Lisa, 8/16/2010
About Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein (1907–1988) is widely recognized as one of the greatest science fiction authors of all time, a status confirmed in 1974 when the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America gave him their first Grand Master Award for lifetime achievement. A four-time Hugo Award winner, he is best known for such works as Starship Troopers, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, and the sensational bestseller Stranger in a Strange Land. Several of his books were New York Times bestsellers, and his worldwide bestsellers have been translated into twenty-two languages.
About Anthony Heald
Anthony Heald, an Audie Award–winning narrator, has earned Tony nominations and an Obie Award for his theater work; appeared in television’s Law & Order, The X-Files, Miami Vice, and Boston Public; and starred as Dr. Frederick Chilton in the 1991 Oscar-winning film The Silence of the Lambs. He has also won numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards for his narrations.