![]() ![]() ![]() “It really makes you understand what women were up in arms about in the 1960s.” ![]() ![]() “I do not want to be a woman in that revolution, sitting around serving the coffee,” Yaszek says. Science fiction professor Lisa Yaszek was initially intrigued by the book’s female lead Wyoming Knot, and was disappointed that the character plays such a minor role in the story. Unfortunately one aspect of the novel that has dated badly is its stereotypical view of gender roles. It’s a very fair introduction to our philosophy, with some really juicy sci-fi stuff.” “But the book is really good, despite very much being about those two exact things. “I feel like if you described it-accurately-as an instruction manual for building a catapult crossed with a libertarian manifesto/sales pitch, that would alienate everyone,” he says. Political journalist Robby Soave enjoyed the book’s mix of science fiction and politics. The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, which depicts a lunar society with no laws or government, has been an inspiration to many young libertarians. I can totally see why you would be charmed by his intelligence and talent.” He attracted a lot of fans and acolytes, and I can totally see that. “You can see why he took the pulp magazines by storm when he appeared. “He’s a very appealing writer,” Kirtley says. Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy host David Barr Kirtley agrees that Heinlein is a natural-born storyteller. ![]()
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