Robert Heinlein’s Hugo Award-winning all-time masterpiece, the brilliant novel that grew from a cult favorite to a bestseller to a science fiction classic.Raised by Martians on Mars, Valentine Michael Smith is a human who has never seen another member of his species. Sent to Earth, he is a stranger who must learn what it is to be a man. But his own beliefs and his powers far exceed the limits of … exceed the limits of humankind, and as he teaches them about grokking and water-sharing, he also inspires a transformation that will alter Earth’s inhabitants forever…
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One,, of this writers best !! That is really one book so great I did not need to reread it ! Some fifty years later !
One of the great sci-fi classics, a must read!
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Heinlen is/was one of the great sci-fi masters. One of my first introductions to the genre many years ago; now I’m re-reading it and it is just as intertaining as it was way back when. Sorry Mary Barnes, it’s the only thing I believe yiou were wrong about in 12th grade English Lit class.
I think everyone should read this as a young adult. It stretched my mind many years ago and I reread it again every decade or so. When it was originally published, they cut about 40% of it because they thought society couldn’t handle it. LOL!
One of Heinlein’s greatest, introducing wonderful concepts and language.
Loved it — I read this novel 40 years ago and 30 years ago. Heinlein is a tremendous story teller.
As a Heinlein fan, I found “Stranger in a Strange Land” and amazing book. I have read it and reread it a number of times and enjoyed it every time. Valentime Michael Smith is a unique being and will stay with you forever. Jubal Harshaw and the rest of the characters are also intriguing and enthralling. Heinlein’s story concept grips the reader and pulls him/her in and won’t let go. It makes you think – about mankind, humanity, the future or lack there of, and God. You will never see life the same again.
Robert Heinlein is one of my all-time favorite authors. His tales have kept me entertained for many, many years.
An absolute classic that still rings true! A great read and I still re-read it every few years. It’s a winner!!!
One thing to remember when read RAH, keep the time period in mind. His works are somewhat dated on a societal level. We, I hope, have moved beyond the misogny and certain other out dated norms.
Deservedly a classic
Dated. Read is a kid and loved it. Read it as an old grouch and wasn’t impressed. Go fiigure.
A classic
classic sci-fi – must read for sci-fi lovers
Classic by one of the masters of science fiction.
More about religion and politics than sci-fi
Thought-provoking
It won a Hugo, it is by Heinlein, any more questions are irrelevant.
Classic sci-fi and one of the best ever.