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Stranger in a Strange Land

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1961

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Robert A. Heinlein

Stranger in a Strange Land

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1961
Book Details
Pages

525

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

Future Earth • 21st century

Publication Year

1961

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein, Valentine Michael Smith, a human raised by Martians, returns to Earth and faces cultural clashes, political intrigue, and social challenges. He learns about humanity while forming deep bonds, eventually founding a new religion that promotes love and spiritual enlightenment, leading to tension with established institutions. The novel contains outdated depictions of gender roles.

Mysterious

Informative

Contemplative

Challenging

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.1

327,508 ratings

69%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein is lauded for its innovative storytelling and provocative ideas about society, religion, and humanity. Critics praise its profound philosophical questions and unique character development. However, some find the pacing slow and the narrative occasionally disjointed. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read that challenges conventional norms.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Stranger in a Strange Land?

Readers who relish thought-provoking science fiction will enjoy Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein. Fans of Dune by Frank Herbert and 1984 by George Orwell, who appreciate complex social commentary and themes of human nature, will find this book captivating.

4.1

327,508 ratings

69%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

525

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

Future Earth • 21st century

Publication Year

1961

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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