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Stranger in a Strange Land

By Robert A. Heinlein

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| Paperback | 9780441788385

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Book Description

This is the epic saga of an earthling, Valentine Michael Smith, born and educated on Mars, who arrives on our planet with many psi powers, including the ability to take control of the minds of others—and complete innocence regarding the mores of man.

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This book about a man born on Mars then returning to Earth ends up being a book about religion, oppression and philosophy. Possibly very interesting to certain people, I found myself flipping pages at the end, just trying to crawl to the finish line.

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Lucca Ita said on Sep 10, 2009 about the Audio Cassette edition | Add your feedback

Excellent - I'll read this one again someday. Fiction, with a message about what really matters in life.

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Bashful said on Aug 30, 2008 | Add your feedback

Robert A. Heinlein is the author

It's not listed with the book's inclusion.

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Coilette said on Jun 29, 2008 | 1 feedback

Stranger In A Strange Land to me, is the best science fiction novel I have ever read.
It is the story of a man born and raised on Mars who is finally returned to his own race. Humans regard him many different ways. A savior, a freak, etc.
You will love the Man from Mars. This is the best ... (continue)

Stranger In A Strange Land to me, is the best science fiction novel I have ever read.
It is the story of a man born and raised on Mars who is finally returned to his own race. Humans regard him many different ways. A savior, a freak, etc.
You will love the Man from Mars. This is the best sci-fi novel I have ever read.

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CaptHowdy said on Sep 9, 2007 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback