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adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Not my favorite Heinlein but a pleasant re-read nonetheless. It's hard to say much without spoilers, but vaguely speaking, it's funny how certain plot elements I remember as central to the story don't come in until 3/4 of the way through the book.
I was definitely not aware of how close to being sketchy the central romance is when I read this as a teen... Paying close attention this time through, I believe he stays just this side of actually being inappropriate at every moment, but if you're sensitive toadult/minor relationships you may not enjoy this one.
I was definitely not aware of how close to being sketchy the central romance is when I read this as a teen... Paying close attention this time through, I believe he stays just this side of actually being inappropriate at every moment, but if you're sensitive to
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death, and Kidnapping
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