A review by charlottehe
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein

adventurous inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

One thing I loved about this book is that it never got dull, it had strong momentum throughout. There is so much going on, and Heinlein was amazing at building this world of the lunar outcast colony, its culture and history. At first it felt incredibly bizarre, but you get used to it by chapter 2. I’m glad I decided to pick this up. The only thing keeping this from being perfect for me is there were points where I felt the action lost me on the message being conveyed. Otherwise, I love the speculative take on politics across space. Heinlein's imagination and thorough grasp of historical and contemporary politics and the way governments operate is brilliant.