- Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Baen Books; First THUS edition (Nov 27 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0671318454
- ISBN-13: 978-0671318451
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.7 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 109 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #613,759 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Library Journal
Heinlein's 1951 novel offers a ship drifting through the currents of space as a microcosm of society, complete with class struggles, politics (including war between inhabitants of different decks), and love and family. Protagonist Hugh Hoyland fights to understand it all and to bring unity to the crew. Stealth titles are available directly at www.stealthpress.com.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Ancient myths told of a place called Earth, but the modern world knew it was nonsense. Science knew the Ship was all the Universe, and as long as the sacred Converter was fed, lights would glow and air would flow through the miles of metal corridors. Hugh never questioned these truths until a despised mutie showed him the Control Room and he learned the true nature of the Ship and its mission.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
good concept, executed poorly,
By Mr. Nobody (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: ORPHANS OF THE SKY (Mass Market Paperback)
This is the only Heinlen book ive read and it will likely be the last. The story starts out interesting enough - the human race travelling through space in a giant starship that they believe IS the whole universe. Through the course of events, the main character, Hugh, learns the real nature of the ship and futilly attempts to educate the population of his discoveries due to everyone else's religious beliefs about the ship - the universe as they know it. This is another interesting concept, however, the story is marred with dull characters and a weak ending. I would recommend this book for children in grade school, but not for anyone who is looking for "serious" science fiction.
5.0 out of 5 stars
My first Heinlein book,
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This review is from: ORPHANS OF THE SKY (Mass Market Paperback)
I first read this short novel when I was about 12 years old. Talk about mind-blowing. It never occured to me that people could have two heads, or be the heroes of a book! Or that a gigantic, self-contained spaceship could be so long in space that the inhabitants have forgotten they are _on_ a spaceship, and instead think it's the entire universe. I have no idea what happened to my first paperback copy. I do miss it. Wherever it's at, I hope some other 12-year-old has stumbled upon it.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice plot but leaves you wanting,
By Puneet Tanwar (Hyderabad) - See all my reviews
This review is from: ORPHANS OF THE SKY (Mass Market Paperback)
3.5 stars.This is a good book, not to be missed by SF fans. My only complaint was that the psychology of people who are not familiar with a concept of anything outside their own ship had enormous potential, but was explored in a fairly casual manner - not very convincing. But the rest of the story is tops.
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