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A review by emilythebarwench
Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
After reading this almost fifteen years ago, I wanted to give it another go. Unfortunately, it wasn't as great as I remembered.
It has an interesting premise and introduction, however it severely drops off after the first third of the book.
It also contains blatant sexism. I understand the book is a product of it's era and the author no doubt believed he was writing about sex in a liberated or progressive way, but it did not stand the test of time.
I would recommend this book for those looking particularly to dive into the origins of scifi books, but for the average reader? Not so much.
It has an interesting premise and introduction, however it severely drops off after the first third of the book.
It also contains blatant sexism. I understand the book is a product of it's era and the author no doubt believed he was writing about sex in a liberated or progressive way, but it did not stand the test of time.
I would recommend this book for those looking particularly to dive into the origins of scifi books, but for the average reader? Not so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Rape