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by Robert A. Heinlein (Author) "I see in Lunaya Pravda that Luna City Council has passed on first reading a bill to examine, license, inspect-and tax-public food vendors operating inside..." (more)
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Tom Clancy has said of Robert A. Heinlein, "We proceed down the path marked by his ideas. He shows us where the future is." Nowhere is this more true than in Heinlein's gripping tale of revolution on the moon in 2076, where "Loonies" are kept poor and oppressed by an Earth-based Authority that turns huge profits at their expense. A small band of dissidents, including a one-armed computer jock, a radical young woman, a past-his-prime academic and a nearly omnipotent computer named Mike, ignite the fires of revolution despite the near certainty of failure and death. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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The Hugo Award-winning classic that helped launch modern libertarianism, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress is Heinlein's unforgettable tale of a Lunar revolution in 2076. Led by a one-armed computer technician, a radical blonde bombshell, an aging academic, and a sentient, all-knowing computer, the revolution's proclamation--"TANSTAAFL" (There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch)--remains a slogan of the libertarian movement today. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A prison planet seeks its independence, Sep 25 2009
By Amy Sinclair (Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, The (Paperback)
I was very excited to read the book. The basic jist is that the moon has become a giant prison with no way out. After living on the moon for a certian amount of time your body changes and you cannot return to earth. So any prison sentance, becomes a life sentance. As the population grows and time goes by, most of the moon is inhabited by free men and women. Their resources are limited and controled by earth. A fight for indepence and equal opportunity begins. I enjoyed this book, but it was a little too political for me. If you are into politics and sci fi I think it would be right up your ally. Still a good read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A+ for "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress", Sep 12 2009
By Zafri M. "Zafri M." (Canada) - See all my reviews
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Despite the writing style that is incredibly difficult to get used to, this is one of the best novels I've read. Thought-provoking and exciting, if you are a science fiction fan, you should definitely read this novel. The characters are well-done, if not especially three-dimensional, the plot is good, but the philosophy, world building, and the issues behind the novel are what make it really shine.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heinlein's Best, Aug 5 2008
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To say that The Moon is a Harsh Mistress was prophetic would be quite the understatement, but it's not just Heinlein's brilliant depiction of a near-future Earth and Moon that shines so brightly but his sensitively-structured portrayal of the characters, from rebels to machine intelligences. The political structure is both a revealing and entertaining parallel to the colonial system during the American revolution and makes for a fascinating glimpse into the future. Race relations, sexual relations and economic systems are all interwoven into a rich human narrative that speaks to every one of our emotions and ideals, and the story never flags, alternating between tranquil moments of negotiations and scheming to brutal military engagements and desperate fights, leaving you breathless (and with perhaps a tear in your eye) until the last moments. A beacon of a novel for sci-fi writers, and deservedly so.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Lunacy
The science is dated. It doesn't matter. The plot is straightforward without a lot of unexpected twists. It doesn't matter. People talk funny. It doesn't matter. Read more
Published on Nov 30 2007 by K. S. Puls

4.0 out of 5 stars Well written if somewhat dated...
Although originally written in the 60's, this book was still interesting to read even in 2004. Obviously, some of the technology seems a little out dated - but the book is mostly... Read more
Published on Mar 27 2004 by moofahoof

5.0 out of 5 stars Cast the first stone
I am not much of a science fiction reader or film watcher but when my friend bought THE MOON IS A HARSH MISTRESS for my birthday, it instantly became one of my favorite books. Read more
Published on Mar 17 2004 by Rocco Dormarunno

5.0 out of 5 stars Revolutionary SF
With over 35 years of SF culture between us and this novel, it is difficult to see it for the ground breaking work that it is. Read more
Published on Mar 4 2004 by Robin Rheaume

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Heinlein's Best
Like the title says. Heinlein wrote at least 40 books in his career, not to mention a slew of short stories. Read more
Published on Feb 6 2004 by William Hassinger

5.0 out of 5 stars I like Mike.
With TANSTAAFL for a screen name, how could I not review this book. ;-)

TANSTAAFL (There Aint No Such Thing As A Free Lunch) is the theme of this book and here Heinlein, unlike... Read more

Published on Jan 13 2004 by TANSTAAFL

4.0 out of 5 stars The Moon could be harsher
From the time I started reading this book I was intrigued. The story is excellent. The libertarian revolt of the moon was a novel idea that is yet to be bested. Read more
Published on Jan 4 2004 by Derek Calhoun

2.0 out of 5 stars Once a classic for young minds ...now sappy and dated
Not surprisingly, this 1966 Heinlein classic is, by today's (2003) standards, ludicrously dated in terms of it's vision for artificial intelligence. Read more
Published on Dec 5 2003 by Daniel C. Upton

5.0 out of 5 stars one of heinleins best
this is perhaps the only book ive read in which i found myself a little teary eyed at the end. this book is just plain brilliant and no review could possibly capture what heinlein... Read more
Published on Nov 18 2003 by tyler stafford

5.0 out of 5 stars Read it in one sitting
I'm not embarrassed to admit that I actually got teary eyed at the end of this book. It was one of the most engrossing, well written books RAH penned. Read more
Published on Nov 4 2003 by Richard C. Drew

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