Stranger in a Strange Land

	Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein
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Reviews and Commentary for Stranger in a Strange Land

Synopsis:
One of the greatest science fiction novels ever published, Stranger in a Strange Land's original manuscript had 50,000 words cut. Now they have been reinstated for this special 30th anniversary trade edition. A Mars-born earthling arrives on this planet for the first time as an adult, and the sensation he creates teaches Earth some unforgettable lessons. "A brilliant mind-bender."--Kurt Vonnegut. -

Jessica Williams (nancylw@vol.com) from Dalton, GA , 01/25/98, rating=10:
Should be tenth-grade required reading!
"Stranger in a Strange Land" is one of the best books I've ever read. It really doesn't belong in a specific genre, with parts of sci-fi, romance, fantasy, religion and politics. Any book lover would love it; it really is "the most famous science fiction novel ever written. --This text refers to the paperback (reprint) edition of this title.

Fleur@earthling.net from MD , 01/18/98, rating=9:
Wonderful Ideas
While the ideas communicated in this book are fantastic (far beyond what people expect to find in things like the Celestine Prophesy and 1984, and Stranger combines these into one)RAH is overly preachy at times, and lets himself explain the ideas a little too much. I personally prefer books where the essence comes across through the action and hidden in the diaglogue instead of it being explained (such as Brave New World.) Still, the concepts are good enough that this book deserves a 9.

cyberj@penn.com from Pennsylvania/USA or Austria/EU , 01/03/98, rating=10:
Love it - or get out'a here.
Either you love this book as it is or you shouldn't comment on any of Heinlein's books. This is the ultimate statement of RAH's philosophy, seemingly independent of Lazerus Long's Multiverse, though connected in thought. The Stranger is what Lazerus will never be, conscious of his life and the lore surrounding him. Also he has no evil, just the knowledge of higher wisedom and the power to share it. Heinlein's projected concepts are not really new. Karl Marx and Jesus Christ once had quite similar thoughts. The realization in RAH's Science Fiction, though, is magnificent, so are the redheads he obviously loves writing about.

monkey22@ptd.net from Eastern Pennsylvania , 01/03/98, rating=10:
It is a goodness.
When I first purchased this book a few years ago, [The uncut re-edited version], I had no idea whatsoever about it. I've never heard of it, never seen it, et cetera. Since having read it, I must say it is definitely one of THE best books I have ever read. The book metamorphoses from total sci-fi type beginning, to more action/politics, then to a more philosophical and religious area, all while keeping a science fiction overtone apparent. If you actually read it with an open mind, it can make your eyes open up to many things and even alter your outlook on life! A powerful book, you won't even realise it's from 1961 when you read it... --This text refers to the paperback (reprint) edition of this title.