Stranger in a Strange Land

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Summary: Sick of ''Grok"
Review: The repetition of the word "Grok" and "Groking" made me wacky. "I Grok You", "That's Grok delicious", "I feel Groky". Get the picture.

As for the story; too much earth in the pool with Charlie and his Angels and not enough of Mars.

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Summary: Okay, but dated.
Review: This books shows it's age - it's very much a product of the 1960's. Overall, it's kind of boring, but not too bad. This was the book where Heinlein started getting a little wigged out. Read it on a plane, or when you need to go to sleep. I Suggest reading something a little more up to date.

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Summary: The Best Book of Fiction
Review: This is the most amazing work of fiction you will ever read. It is unbelievable how this man predicted so much of the technology of our age. More importantly, he will make you think and re-think about behaviors we take for granted. He, in all his books, will make you question just exactly what you believe and why you believe it. Strangely, perhaps, he made me a stronger Christian, though he shook me up and made me ask why I believe the way I do, I was even more assured, and knew why I was assured after reading the books of Heinlein. Read him for yourself, it's hard to describe the way he affects you.

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Summary: It changed my Life
Review: Though many may find this book a bit overwhelming I find that the book revealed so many truths of human nature and of our society, that I will never again see the world the same. Though not all may agree, Heinlein weaved an intricate story of a man, an outsider, who will see humans from fresh unbiased eyes. It opened my eyes to the way in which our society functions. Like all of Heinlein's books they are of a partly autobiographical nature (he always likes to potray the way he sees himself through a character) and Heinlein includes many of the basic ideas included in all his books, speifically his fear of organized religion. This book is not right for everyone but for anyone with any open mind I wholeheartedly suggest this book. It truly is a masteroeice of science fiction.

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Summary: WOW
Review: Without reiterating the other reviews, I would like to say that this is quite possibly the best sci-fi novel ever written (standing right next to Ender's Game on my bookshelf), and should be read by everyone. The idea is classic, the execution radical. Valentine Michael Smith is the most memorable character I've encountered-- and my reading list is nothing to scoff at. He is touching and thought-provoking (especially in the Zoo scene), and will stay with you long after you put the book down. Jubal Harshaw is a great character: pig-headed, sarcastic, witty, and lovable for all of it. This book deserves six stars.

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Summary: The Best Sci Fi Novel Ever Written
Review: Stranger In A Strange Land to me, is the best science fiction novel I have ever read.

It is the story of a man born and raised on Mars who is finally returned to his own race. Humans regard him many different ways. A savior, a freak, etc.

You will love the Man from Mars. This is the best sci-fi novel I have ever read.

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Summary: WARNING: THIS BOOK MAKES YOU THINK
Review: I'm rarely interested in science fiction, but I found this book amazing. Few books have such provocative and well thought out opinions of society. I don't agree with all of them, but the book made me think about society in ways I never had. It's a travesty this book isn't required at school.

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Summary: Mind-opening book, but don't think all his logic holds true.
Review: Stranger in a Strange Land is truly a brain-buster. It will broaden your horizons and change the way you think - almost guaranteed. This story, about a human raised by martians to think and act like a martian, is one of the true classics of Science Fiction and, in truth, modern literature. I don't recommend it to those who get uncomfortable listening to an author spill out his whole world-view onto the pages and back it all up with his explanations. There's a lot of philosophy here, almost all extremely radical. Alot of it is refreshingly sensible, and a large portion seems to be universally true. However, there are some philosophical topics covered in the pages of _Stranger..._ that I think are poorly backed up and may reflect the biases of modern society. No author can avoid it, but without this bias it would be an almost flawless book. Withiout this bias, one could argue, it could even be used as a religious text. The story itself is, to a large degree, a biblical allusion. So as a reader of this book (which you should become soon, I should hope!) beware of these few twangs Heinlen throws in, but also realize that the book has much to offer our society. In short - read with care - it could change your life!

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Summary: One of the most increadible books ever
Review: I just finished Stranger in a Strange Land yesterday and I don't beleive I'll ever think quite the same way. I found it to be one of the most inspiring, yet totally truthful books I have ever read. Though it is intimidatingly long, (especially for teenagers like myself) it seems not nearly long enough once you finish it. I could hardly put it down! I would love to discuss the book with anyone who is reading this review. My e-mail is [e-mail]. If you have not yet read this masterpiece, I hope you enjoy it.

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Summary: Some of the best philosophy I've seen for a long time
Review: Stranger in a Strange Land is one of the most famous science fiction books of all time, and well deserves its place there. With impeccable humour and a running thread of cautionary philosophy, it brings the world of Michael Valentine, the Man from Mars, home to everyone who reads it. By the end you're longing to become a character in the novel, even if it's just to argue the ethics of cannibalism or watch a python babysit . . .