Time Enough for Love
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Time Enough for Love by Robert A. Heinlein follows the long life of Lazarus Long, a 2000-year-old person, exploring themes of longevity, love, and human relationships. Through stories like "The Tale of the Twins Who Weren't," Lazarus reflects on his experiences and insights on living a fulfilling life.
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Time Enough for Love by Robert A. Heinlein has been praised for its intricate exploration of themes such as immortality and love, as well as its rich character development, particularly the protagonist Lazarus Long. Some readers find its philosophical digressions engaging, while others feel the narrative sometimes becomes too meandering and lengthy. Overall, an ambitious and thought-provoking read.
Readers who revel in thought-provoking science fiction and philosophical musings on life extension, libertarianism, and the human condition will enjoy Time Enough for Love by Robert A. Heinlein. Fans of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series or Frank Herbert's Dune may find this novel equally captivating.
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Time Enough for Love was first published in 1973 and is considered one of Robert A. Heinlein's most complex works, incorporating many of his recurring themes such as individualism and the nature of love.
The book is notable for introducing the concept of the "World as Myth," a multiverse theory suggesting that all fictional universes are real, which Heinlein would explore further in his later works.
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Heinlein's character Lazarus Long, who first appeared in this novel, holds the record for being one of the longest-lived characters in science fiction, spanning several of Heinlein's works.
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2021
Adult
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