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Book Review By Philip A. Petmecky
The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein

A revolution aided by self aware computer. Very well written.


Plot & Themes
Tone of book - very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story
Political power play Yes
Political plotlets - overthrowing govt/kingdom
Repressive society story Yes
Repressive because:
Robots, Computers, VR Yes
Robot, PC, VR Plotlets:
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 10 %
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 %
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 %
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30 %
Who's a slave/repressed? - humans are slaves of other humans

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

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

Setting
Terrain
Planet outside solar system? Yes

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - explicit references to deaths
scientific jargon? (SF only) - a significant amount of technical jargon
Sex in book? Yes
What kind of sex: - vague references only - descript of kissing
How much dialogue? - mostly dialog
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