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Title: Time Enough for Love by Robert A. Heinlein ISBN: 0441810764 Publisher: Ace Books Pub. Date: 1994 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.26
Rating: 5
Summary: Absolutly Brilliant!
Comment: Robert A. Heinlein is unquestionably the greatest Science Fiction writer of all time. For anyone who doubts that this statement is true then you haven't read 'Time Enough For Love.' 'Time' is the story of Lazarus Long, a human being who was born in the early twentieth century but simply doesn't die. By the 42nd century, however, Lazarus has had enough. Having been 'rescued' from an attempted suicide Lazarus tells his story to one of his many decendants and finally embarks upon a quest of staggering dimensions all to keep from simply being bored. Throughout this novel the voice of the author is heard. From his sage wisdom to matters of simple common sense, Heinlein speaks through his creation with honesty, sentiment, and of course his trademark wit. The many other characters that populate this work are no less interesting. From a spaceship that longs to be human to Lazarus' own geneticly cloned sisters, these are characters in the rich Heinlein tradition. Heinlein also provides us with pages all dedicated to favorite sayings of his protagonist. These 'Notebooks of Lazarus Long,' of which another, beautifully illustrated book was created, make this novel worth reading alone. 'Time Enough For Love,' is one of those rare works of fiction that makes you laugh, cry, and most important of all, think. I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys good Science Fiction or lovers of imagination in general.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Fascinating Look into the Mind of RAH
Comment: I've read this book and lent it out to friends so many times that I am now on my third copy. Heinlein's "Time Enough For Love" is a personal favorite of mine for a number of reasons:
Firstly, his stories and writing style are my cup of tea, with interesting plotlines and unequalled depth of character. The whole Lazarus Long saga is so epic in its proportions, and is so well plotted, that it is difficult to believe RAH didn't plan it all out when he started writing back in 1939. The way in which he is able to bring together various and sundry characters from stories he wrote decades ago is truly a wonder to behold. "The Tale of the Adopted Daughter" is a 150-page testament to love. It never fails to bring me to tears.
I also happen to agree with most (but not all) of Heinlein's philosophies of personal responsibility, independence, competence, and self-reliance.
"The Notebooks of Lazarus Long" sections strewn throughout the novel are themselves worth the price of the book. There is so much good old-fashioned horse sense in those sections, you could drive a Conestoga wagon with it.
Read and enjoy.
Rating: 5
Summary: My God!
Comment: The more Heinlein I read, the more I like his work. I started off with Starship Troopers, then read Stranger In A Strange Land, then Time Enough for Love (Next Up: The Moon is a Harsh Mistress). I can definitely say this is the strangest book I've read, and I can definitely say it is now one of my favorite. I was particularly amazed at the character development. Heinlein was able to FULLY develop characters that entered the story 3/4 of the way into the book. All the characters were VERY unique, from a well respected prostitute to a computer that become a person to a man who was too lazy to fail. The books introduced some things that are very controversial in the current 'liberal' society, let alone the fact that it was published in the early '70s. I imagine Heinlein got some heat on many of the included issues. Once you get past these issues and realize that these issues and events take place in 4272, you will be able to enjoy this book to its full potential (think about the racism and prejudice that plagued the world just 20 years ago and see how far we've come since then. In 20 centuries, who knows what will be accepted and what won't. This is the author's interpretation of what might be, and I agree that it could be possible in just 100 years, let alone 2000! Give the author a chance, as it is a VERY good book. As with Stranger In A Strange Land, I feel myself missing all the characters and wishing that the book would go on...But you do get to spend plenty of time with the characters--It's a VERY long book. It's taken me over a month, reading maybe a half hour every night. By the way, take the book in small pieces. You'll find you'll enjoy it much more. Find a part that you don't agree with, set the book down and come back in a day or so, and you'll understand why it's there. I enjoyed the last three or four pages of this book so much that I found myself re-reading it more than 5 times. Poetry. But the introduction sheds some doubt on the conclusion of the book. Did it happen or not? Make sure you re-read the introduction once you're done, as you'll probably have forgotten much of what is said in it, and it is important that you do have that information. Anyway, I can't wait to get into TMIAHM, sounds really good (Is it just me, or does the TMIAHM book not have any indefinite articles, such as 'the' or 'she'? Oh well.) Good luck on the reading of this book, you'll love it!
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Title: Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein ISBN: 0441790348 Publisher: Ace Books Pub. Date: 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein ISBN: 0312863551 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 1997 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Cat Who Walks Through Walls by Robert A. Heinlein ISBN: 0441094996 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: 1996 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Revolt in 2100 & Methuselah's Children by Robert Heinlein ISBN: 0671577808 Publisher: Baen Books Pub. Date: 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: To Sail Beyond the Sunset by Robert A. Heinlein ISBN: 0441748600 Publisher: Ace Books Pub. Date: 1996 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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