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erindatema25's review against another edition
I don’t much like the cut of this books jib.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Antisemitism
brighroosh's review against another edition
4.0
I read this in the late 70's. It was quite influential on my life at the time!
scytale's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
odin45mp's review against another edition
2.0
Ugh. This starts off with an excellent science fiction concept - a brain transplant! How will the patient respond in her new body? How will those around her react? What does this say about our society now and in the future?
Then Heinlein bogs the story he started with page after page of pontification and armchair analysis of the sexes, wealth, and free love. I lost interest in the story a while after the court case ended, but kept going in the hope that another thread would appear to draw my interest again. No such luck. Tons of dialogue, but not much plot to drive the dialogue.
There are much better books out there, both by Heinlein and by other science fiction greats. Don't waste your time on this one.
Then Heinlein bogs the story he started with page after page of pontification and armchair analysis of the sexes, wealth, and free love. I lost interest in the story a while after the court case ended, but kept going in the hope that another thread would appear to draw my interest again. No such luck. Tons of dialogue, but not much plot to drive the dialogue.
There are much better books out there, both by Heinlein and by other science fiction greats. Don't waste your time on this one.
suzzeb22's review against another edition
1.0
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.
curtisb's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
badseedgirl's review against another edition
2.0
I'm not sure how I feel about this book. How can one book be so progressive about sexual identity and so sexist at the same time?!?
When one thinks about it, this is an incredibly forward thinking book. Published in 1970, it accepts the idea of multiple labels for sexual desire, beyond hetero/homo. It also takes the idea of not seeing gender but just loving a person to a new height. And yet, it is probably one of the most sexist books towards women I have ever read.
To Mr. Heinlein sexual freedom for women means sex is all they think about. The only female characters are nurse, secretary, and model, and they spend most of the book naked (because that is the acceptable dress-code for females in the workplace, not the men, they still seem to wear suits) and on their backs. Just writing about it makes my blood pressure rise.
But this same books identifies six different sexual orientations, mind you this was published in 1970. This juxtaposition makes it almost impossible for me to write a justifiable review. Here is what I will say on the topic. I finished this book. I never once considered DNFing it. But, I'm not sure if I would recommend it to anyone.
When one thinks about it, this is an incredibly forward thinking book. Published in 1970, it accepts the idea of multiple labels for sexual desire, beyond hetero/homo. It also takes the idea of not seeing gender but just loving a person to a new height. And yet, it is probably one of the most sexist books towards women I have ever read.
To Mr. Heinlein sexual freedom for women means sex is all they think about. The only female characters are nurse, secretary, and model, and they spend most of the book naked (because that is the acceptable dress-code for females in the workplace, not the men, they still seem to wear suits) and on their backs. Just writing about it makes my blood pressure rise.
But this same books identifies six different sexual orientations, mind you this was published in 1970. This juxtaposition makes it almost impossible for me to write a justifiable review. Here is what I will say on the topic. I finished this book. I never once considered DNFing it. But, I'm not sure if I would recommend it to anyone.
ashley51093's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0