Time for the stars
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Travel to other planets is a reality, and with overpopulation stretching the resources of Earth, the necessity to find habitable worlds is growing ever more urgent. With no time to wait years for communication between slower-than-light spaceships and home, the Long Range Foundation explores an unlikely solution--human telepathy. Identical twins Tom and Pat are enlisted to be the human radios that will keep the ships in contact with Earth, but one of them has to stay behind while the other explores the depths of space.This is one of Heinlein's triumphs.
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068419211
9780765314949
9780765314949
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Lois McMaster Bujold writes both science fiction and fantasy. She shares Robert A. Heinlein's strong characterization, pacing and dialogue, interesting heroes, and thoroughly conceived worlds. -- Katherine Johnson
Readers who enjoy tales of space warfare might want to try both Robert Buettner and the military science fiction of Robert A. Heinlein. Both authors offer action-packed, exciting tales of humanity in far-flung futures, exploring space and fighting dangerous aliens. -- Victoria Fredrick
Robert Heinlein, like Isaac Asimov, is considered one of the "Big Three" of hard science fiction (Arthur C. Clarke is the third), espousing scientific accuracy in tales of futuristic societies and space exploration. -- Katy Sandlin
These authors use science fiction to critique society through vividly imagined world-building and well-developed characters. Technology is always interesting in, but not central to, their character-driven novels. Often, a reflective, individualist, and determined protagonist is pitched into situations under repressive social mechanisms. A touch of humor helps engage their readers. -- Matthew Ransom
Robert A. Heinlein's science fiction stories are a major influence on John Varley's, and both share a vivid yet accessible prose style, imaginative world building, and a strong interest in exploring the nature and limitations of freedom in future societies. -- Derek Keyser
Although Robert A. Heinlein's narratives are often more humorous than E.E. Smith's, both classic science fiction writers favor male (primarily) and female protagonists of heroic demeanor. Their aliens are usually hostile, their space exploration invariably exciting, and their novels plot-driven, fast-paced, and dramatic. -- Mike Nilsson
Both Robert Heinlein and Samuel R. Delany both write thought-provoking and compelling science fiction stories that never shy away from complex topics like politics and sexuality. -- Stephen Ashley
Larry Niven writes future history which portrays realistic politics and is true to scientific principles. He features heroes who, like Robert Heinlein's, are more talented than the rest of us. -- Katherine Johnson
Fans of unconventional and thought-provoking science fiction that explores complex philosophy, politics, and sexuality should explore the works of both Robert Heinlein and Ted Chiang. Chiang's prose tends to be a bit more spare than Heinlein's. -- Stephen Ashley
Ayn Rand and Robert A. Heinlein may appeal to many of the same readers. Their heroes are strong, intelligent, competent, and passionately committed to individual liberty. While neither author would be pleased to be called libertarian, some have said that Rand gave libertarianism a philosophical discipline while Heinlein gave it a heart. -- Katherine Johnson
Visionary innovators in science fiction Robert Heinlein and Octavia Butler are known for compelling and thought-provoking tales that add twists to the genre that still feel surprising even decades after their initial successes. -- Stephen Ashley
Rober A. Heinlein influenced many science fiction writers who came after him, including Spider Robinson, who has similar underlying faith in humanity and focus on character in his work, though his humor is more outrageous than Heinlein's. -- Katherine Johnson
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Horn Book Review
Fiction: O Although the hand of a master of science fiction is apparent in this exciting and thoughtful tale of a starship's travels in outer space, the story is badly marred by sexual stereotypes. Horn Rating: Recommended, with minor flaws. Reviewed by: aaf (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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