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Summary: The future history of Lazarus Long
Review: I have always considered myself a sci-fi fanatic, but this book turned me inside out. The life and times of Woody Smith takes twists and turns that special interest groups would scream about. The books intro by one of Long's nephews seems to drag at the beginning, but after that, you can't put it down. And then, when you finish, you will start over, so you can understand what was said in the beginning. If you get tired of Dean Koontz's dog stories, pick this up. Not a quick read. -Fa!
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Summary: It's a great book it's not censored
Review: This is one of my all time favorite books. The reviewer who complained of censorship is incorrect. RAH wrote the book that way -- the "censor" was the computer Minerva in the story.
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Summary: Censorship
Review: I was just beginning to really enjoy this book when I came upon a line that said 12,000 words omitted. This continues throughout this book. Not knowing who made this decision I don't know who to blame but if they felt it was to large to publish in paperback then it shouldnt have been done. I don't want any books that I buy being censored, or picked apart. I am sure it isn't what Robert Heinlein intended to happen. I was very disappointed. This happened to be my boyfriends favorite book and he wanted me to read it and to my dismay I was unable to enjoy it due to the cencoring not the author writing.
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Summary: Lazarus!
Review: The continuing and most in depth story of the longest lived man in the history of ...everything. Lazarus Long is probably one of the best and most memorable characters I have ever come across. after reading one of the Grand Masters(Heinlein) books years ago, I was hooked by his prose. Never have I found another writer who could put so much technical detail into a story and still have it be readable. And the characters... well, are there any better? Once I found my first glimpse of Lazarus, I had to find ALL of the books about him or with him in it! Readthem all again and again! Even named my cat after "The cat that walks through walls". Deffinate "GOOD READ!" in Time Enough for Love, or for that matter, any of the other books by Heinlein!
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Summary: Seperates those who understand RAH and those who never will
Review: This was the first of RAH's books that I read. I was hooked. I have since read many others and know now that this is not the one to start with. I keep going back to it every time I feel as though I have found a deeper understanding of the author. The more I discover about RAH the more I get out of TEfL. I listen to all those who are obsessed with the sexuality in the book and realize that tunnel vision has kept many from real understanding. Bubble gum for the brain it is not - this one will make you think. I have never read a peice of literature that conjured up so many emotions (except maybe the Bible). Laughter, shock, anger, regret, saddness it all surfaces throughout the journey and it is quite a journey. Although this book is not for the timid, it is a must for any TRUE RAH fan.
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Summary: If for no other reason
Review: The tale of the adopted daughter..
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Summary: A Masterpiece from the Grand Master......
Review: One of my favorite by Heinlein, it's a nice long book, his others always leave me wanting more, but this one is fully satisfying. People who haven't read Methusaleh's Children will be completely clueless about some of the characters contained in this novel, so read that before you even consider tackling this novel. I see that many have complained about the sex contained in this work, but I feel they've missed one of Heinlein's strongest points in the book, that "morals" are something inflicted upon us as children, and that those who are truly "moral" develop their own code of honor based on their life experiences.
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Summary: Time enough for reading this book over and over!
Review: I'm half way through this book for the second time, the last time being over 5 years ago. The first time I read it, it was full of wise words, now they are words with meaning in my life. Lazerus' "wisdom" he does not want to share, but so redily does has meaning to anyone willing to think about it, and aply it in thier lives. I will admit, it is not an action packed adventure, and one must have the patience of Job to read it. :) If you like action and adventure, try Starship Troopers, The Rolling Stones, or Glory Road. Even I have said to myself, "I need a book with some ACTION!" and read one of those. Time Enough for Love is a quiet book, for thinking. If you don't want to think, don't read it. "Sheffield had decided, centuries back, that the saddest thing about ephemerals was that thier little lives rarely held time enough for love." - Heinlien, from Time Enough for Love Lazerus Long, the oldest man alive wishes to die. But some well meaning far distant relatives "rescue" him from his dignified death, and keep him alive, against his will, at first. As Lazerus undergoes treatment, he is urged to share what the leader of the planet (and Howard Families) calls wisdom, but that Lazerus calls nonsense and false memories. He agrees to share his stories, only if something new is found for him to do, 'cause he's done it all. Lazerus tells some winding stories, and then we emerge three years later, on a new planet. I won't go any further, I don't want to spoil what "new things" were found for Lazerus. Lazerus Long, scurge of the universe, rouge of the ages has a tender side. And his stories about the people he loved will touch your heart. Give this book a chance, and stop waiting for the action to kick in, you'll just disapoint yourself.
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Summary: What a goooooooood read.
Review: This is probably one of the sickest, but wickedly brillant books I have ever read. It is not my usual style, but since reading it I have really gotten into R. A. Heinlien. Time enough for love is a classic, you either understand it and appreciate it.. or hate it! I can't believe anyone can be indifferent to this book....
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Summary: Look beyond the "sex" and read a fabulous biography.
Review: We would all like to live for a couple of thousand years, but it's not going to happen. But Heinlein has crafted a picture of a world where it COULD happen (the original science is basic) and would'nt we love to be there! His views on sexuality were outspoken for his time but are in mostly irrelevant as they contribute only a small part to the old fashioned story - rare enough these days - he has produced, of a real hero, the tough man with a soft centre. The science fiction should be accepted, who knows, the science may not be so far away, and enjoy a story about a man who has enjoyed his life, something we all admire and envy him for. But, despite his good fortune relative to most of us, you cannot begrudge him anything, because you wish you were in his shoes! A truly superb read, and a great opportunity to throw away our normal cynicism! A lot of his work was very technical, but this is simply a great story, if you let yourself believe.
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