Friday
Friday
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Earth • Future
1997
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Friday by Robert A. Heinlein follows an artificial person named Friday who works as a secret courier. Navigating a dystopian future, she deals with various missions, personal conflicts, and the challenges of her identity.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Friday by Robert A. Heinlein garners mixed reviews. Positively, it’s praised for its engaging protagonist and inventive world-building, highlighting its well-crafted speculative elements. Negatively, some criticisms arise around its pacing and dated gender dynamics. Overall, the novel offers an intriguing read with some limitations.
Who Should Read Friday?
Readers who enjoy Friday by Robert A. Heinlein are likely fans of intricate science fiction that explores futuristic societies, strong female protagonists, and thrilling action. Comparable titles include The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin and Neuromancer by William Gibson, which similarly delve into complex worlds and advanced technologies.
32,614 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Earth • Future
1997
Adult
18+ years
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