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" This story is a classic that presents a story of how a new nation/world is developed and organized. Well written and highly recommended. "
- Ron, 12/27/2019
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" This is one of my top 10 favorite books. "
- Amy, 2/20/2014
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" Awesome book with lots of libertarian overtones. "
- Chad, 2/16/2014
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" Definitely another great Heinlein story, although I don't think this one is my favorite as it is for many of the people I have talked to. In fact, this one has largely made me paranoid that all of my computers are secretly plotting against me. The mode of speech in this took me a little to get used to, but what I think I like most about this and other Heinlein works that I have read so far is that you get the sense of his love of science and the possibilities of the future. That love can be felt as an undercurrent to each of the books no matter the difference in plot and theme and I respond well when I can feel that the author is really passionate about his subject. "
- Ivy, 2/15/2014
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" A great sci-fi novel, complete with quasi-futuristic technology and an exploration of norms different from our own. Heinlein does a great job building a convincing society on the moon and submerging the reader into a gripping plot. I enjoyed the examinations of government and family structure particularly. "
- Erin, 2/12/2014
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" I came across this after having read the excellent Stranger in a Strange Land by Heinlein. Essentially this book recreates very many aspects of the American Revolution, but this time it is a group of convicts living on the moon (Luna) who revolt against the Earth. Very well written and insightful. TANSTAAFL! "
- Brent, 2/10/2014
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" Sort of a how-to book to overthrow a tyrannical government in science fictional form. It was hard to keep up my momentum on this book since I started reading it on the day we left for vacation. Too many things interrupting my pleasure reading! And I was hoping to read Heinlein's "Starship Troopers" but I couldn't find it in my book stacks. So I settled for this. It was good fun and helps to hear it in a Russian accent. "
- G., 2/7/2014
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" The tale of Manny, prisoner, computer engineer and father of a revolution. Somehow this Heinlein classic feels dated, mostly because of the size and descriptions of the computer, but assuming a restrictive authority would centralise all computing, it remains plausible and entertaining. "
- C.J., 1/5/2014
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" One of my favorite sci-fi novels. "
- Alex, 1/1/2014
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" Maybe I would have enjoyed this more if I had not OD'd on Heinlein recently. I prefer some of his shorter works. "
- Kari, 11/26/2013
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" Interesting book about the politics of a revolution. The author also has amazing insights in 1966 about computers and their future roles. Definately a recommended read. "
- Grant, 11/8/2013
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" Interesting concept but not enough to keep me going the whole way. Lemmed it half way :( "
- Steve, 11/7/2013
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" As good as Sci-Fi gets. TANSTAAFL! "
- Don, 10/24/2013
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" I "read" the audio book. This is my first Heinlein. Formulaic look at a revolution and although interesting was a bit slow and wordy at times. But not a bad book by any stretch. I'm really looking forward to Heinlein's other novels, I do enjoy his writing style. "
- Michael, 10/13/2013
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" I really enjoyed the Audible.com version of this classic. "
- Ginger, 7/12/2013
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" I wasn't able to finish this book due mostly to boredom. It's very politically charged, so much so that it seems to be more of a political book with a sci fi skin. My interest in politics extends only as far as current affairs and political science is just something I find excrutiatingly dull. "
- Chris, 1/18/2013
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" Lovely, fun, engaging, and thought-provoking. The dialogue is superb. The motives and psychologies engaging. "
- Curt, 11/22/2012
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" Libertarian revolution with a (very) thin veneer of scifi over it. This book feels less like a story with characters and more like a political manifesto delivered with talking heads. It's not worth your time. "
- Ryan, 9/23/2012
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" Excellent Sci-fi novel by Heinlein! It was weird starting out because you have to get used to the slightly different dialect, but there are such incredible futuristic parallels to the American Revolution in 1776. I highly recommend it... quite inspiring. "
- 0rbytal, 8/18/2012
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" I like the computer, "Mike", and the entire book was entertaining and thought-provoking. "
- Scythan, 11/22/2011
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" Excellent. Written 45 years ago? Are you sure? "
- Russell, 10/24/2011
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" I loved this book when I read it. I loved it even more realizing that the peculiar speech (lacking the article "the") of many characters who are of Russian origin came from Heinlein's accurate rendering of Russian's lack of "the". "
- Caroline, 7/10/2011
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" My second favourite of Heinlein. Mike is a great character and the ending is such a cynic, yet realistic worldview, especially when you read The cat who wlaks trough walls. "
- Nakkie, 6/10/2011
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" Probably one of Heinlein's best efforts. He's not a gifted writer but has plenty of imagination. Read it long ago but it's one sci-fi book I remember. Date read is a guess.
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- Chris, 5/23/2011
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" How to organize a revolution, for engineers. Also, lots of good political and social theory to make you think, as always. Luna pigdin got old though.
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- Brendan, 5/18/2011
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" This was written in the late 60s about life/rebellion on the moon 2076. I was amazed how little technology has really changed. It was an interesting read that kept me going for the most part. It was a little slow to start.
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- Annie, 5/3/2011
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" Love it. Over the top but great
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- David, 4/30/2011
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" I really enjoyed this book, even if at the beginning it has me wondering if it was supposed to be in a quasi-russian dialect, but im glad to say that you soon got used to it. Good pace throughout and a highly enjoyable read. highly recommend.
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- Lee, 4/26/2011
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" For politics, or ecology, or philosophy, or just sci-fi adventure, worth the time.
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- Nathan, 4/10/2011
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" Cool story, interesting culture, and I agreed with most of the political philosophy. However, I just couldn't get past Manny's speech pattern. It drove me insane. Felt like I was getting dumber by the minute and I feared I might start talking like him, too.
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- Boone, 3/24/2011
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" probably my favorite of his so far. also read stranger in a strange land, and waiting on red planet and space cadet. father of modern sci-fi indeed
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- Tareto, 3/20/2011
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