The Star Beast [Library]
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (763 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1933322748 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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''Madam, the commonest weakness of our race is our ability to rationalize our most selfish purposes.'' Heinlein dramatizes two age old questions with this work - What does the individual owe his group, family, friends, nation, etc.? What does the group, family, friends, nation, etc. owe the individual? These contrasting rights/duties create a marvelous story!For example- the wise old man says;''Your son is a man; you have no m. Durable Heinlein tale--one of his best B. Kelly Heinlein's "The Star Beast" remains one of my all-time favorites. Ostensibly a juvenile novel at the time it was published--what we'd call a "young adult" novel these days--there is very little violence; likewise for the sexual content, which is all typically by reference and non-lascivious innuendo where it gets mentioned at. "Timeless Heinlein: Careful of spoilers in the preface of Kindle edition" according to K. Busby. This was one of my favorites of Heinlein's juveniles as I was growing up, and I still enjoy re-reading it as an adult. I introduced it to my son, who has told me it is his favorite Heinlein novel. He plans to introduce it to his daughter, who will be ready for it in the next few years. Like almost all of Heinlein's works, the
My very favorite book (and one that stands out in my mind--and with much affection--to this day) is Tunnel in the Sky. One of my best friends has a different favorite: Podkayne of Mars. I really, really wanted to go off to explore new worlds with a covered wagon and horses, like the hero does at the very end of the book. From the Publisher Like many people, I go way, way back with Heinlein. Go figure. --Shelly Shapiro, Executive Editor . But one of the nice things about Robert Heinlein is that he's got something for everyon
ROBERT A. A four-time Hugo Award winner, he is best remembered for the sensational bestseller Stranger in Strange Land.. HEINLEIN (1907-1988) was the first recipient of the Grand Master Award for lifetime achievement from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America