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Book Review By Philip A. Petmecky
Rocketship Galileo by Robert A. Heinlein

Heinlein's first Juvenile. Later loosely made into movie, "Destination Moon'. First trip to Moon; but turn out others there first.


Plot & Themes
Tone of book - very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story
Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes
Explore:
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 20 %
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 60 %
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 10 %
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10 %

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status:
Age: - 20's-30's

Main Adversary
Identity: - an organization
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a little/some

Setting
Terrain
Takes place in spaceship? Yes

Writing Style
scientific jargon? (SF only) - a moderate amount of scientific explanation
How much dialogue? - significantly more descript than dialog
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