The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein

The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress

Robert A. Heinlein

302 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

It is a tale of revolution, of the rebellion of a former penal colony on the Moon against its masters on the Earth. It is a tale of a culture whose family structures are based on the presence of two men for every woman, leading to novel forms of m...

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Moods

adventurous 77%
reflective 40%
tense 34%
challenging 30%
funny 26%
hopeful 18%
informative 14%
emotional 13%
inspiring 13%
dark 12%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 6%
sad 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 33%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 37% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.92

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