A review by amaranth101
Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein

reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

While the book explores some interesting ideas and reflections on human culture, with a particular focus on the intersection between sex and love, it is hard to look past the sexist, homophobic, and racist slurs that Heinlein casually drops into his writing.  In addition, some sections of the book can really drag on, with multiple needlessly long conversations where one of the main characters mansplains concepts to other characters.  I would only recommend to somebody dead set on reading all the sci fi classics.
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