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Richard Alex Jenkins
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I've made a start and the action is terrific!
I'm not sure if this is Robert A. Heinlein's best book - I've heard it's his most controversial - but a good place to start as I read through sci-fi classics.
— Jun 29, 2026 09:35AM
I'm not sure if this is Robert A. Heinlein's best book - I've heard it's his most controversial - but a good place to start as I read through sci-fi classics.
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Forget the politics? This is phenomenally good.
Robert A. Heinlein is a fantastic writer, I'm shocked at my preconceived negativity towards this book.
— Jul 02, 2026 03:50PM
Robert A. Heinlein is a fantastic writer, I'm shocked at my preconceived negativity towards this book.
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Jun 30, 2026 06:14AM
Well, you will get a good dose of his politics, which is where most of the controversy rests...
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Phil wrote: "Well, you will get a good dose of his politics, which is where most of the controversy rests..."Thanks, Phil, I'll try and let the politics run over my head and enjoy the action instead.
Good plan! I first read this back in the 70s as a teen and the politics ruined it for me; later? I found it much better as the politics 'ran over my head'. 😎
