Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 11:56AM
Drew Wolfe

The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein

I am so happy that I decide to revisit Robert Heinlein after so many years. I had not read this book, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, and decided to add it to my audio book list. As always Heinlein tells a great futuristic tale with lots of good science and politics. This story takes place in 2076 on the moon where earth's outcasts have been sent, not unlike transportation to Australia for English criminals. The story revolves around the following characters: Mannie, an engineer and narrator; Prof. de la Paz; fiery Wyoming "Wyoh" Knott; and a newly sentient supercomputer named Mike. How could you not like such a book?? Essentially these main characters overthrow the "warden" of this penal colony and deal with the consequences of earth's retaliation. I will say no more other than this is a really good book. Check it out.

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