Name: | The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress |
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By: | Robert A. Heinlein |
Narrated by: | Lloyd James |
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Length | 14 hrs and 12 mins |
Category: | Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy |
Release Date: | 0006-10-08 |
Language: | English |
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress is a novel by Robert A. Heinlein, published in 1966. The novel is set in the future on the Moon, which has been colonized by humans. The colonists have developed their own society, with its own government, culture, and language. They are fighting for independence from Earth.
The novel is told from the point of view of Manuel Garcia O’Kelly Davis, a technician on the Moon. He becomes involved in the rebellion against Earth, and in the process, comes to understand the colonists’ way of life. The novel explores themes of freedom, revolution, and human nature.
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1967, and won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1967. It is considered one of Heinlein’s best works, and is considered one of the classics of science fiction.
I don’t think so. It’s a pretty standard story.
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress is an inspiring story about the human spirit and the power of love. The story follows the lives of two people who are forced to live on the moon after their home planet is destroyed. They must find a way to survive and eventually find a way back to Earth. The story is told through the eyes of the two main characters, and the listener is able to experience their journey through their eyes. The story is both heartwarming and heartbreaking, and it is sure to inspire listeners.
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