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Robert A. Heinlein
382 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399131035
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When a stranger attempting to deliver a cryptic message is shot dead at his table, Dr. Richard Ames is thrown headfirst into danger, intrigue, and other dimensions, where a plot to rescue a sentient computer could alter human history...
Community Reviews Summary of 892 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
mysterious 33%
lighthearted 16%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual content, SexismMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Death, Incest—
Robert A. Heinlein
382 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399131035
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When a stranger attempting to deliver a cryptic message is shot dead at his table, Dr. Richard Ames is thrown headfirst into danger, intrigue, and other dimensions, where a plot to rescue a sentient computer could alter human history...
Community Reviews Summary of 892 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
mysterious 33%
lighthearted 16%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual content, SexismMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Death, Incest