The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress

Robert A. Heinlein

288 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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It is a tale of revolution, of the rebellion of a former penal colony on the Moon against its masters on the Earth. It is a tale of a culture whose family structures are based on the presence of two men for every woman, leading to novel forms of m...

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Moods

adventurous 75%
reflective 37%
tense 35%
challenging 27%
funny 21%
hopeful 18%
emotional 14%
dark 13%
inspiring 13%
informative 12%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 5%
sad 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 30%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 35% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 74% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.93

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