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Robert A. Heinlein was the most influential science fiction writer of his era, an influence so large that, as Samuel R. Delany notes, "modern critics attempting to wrestle with that influence find themselves dealing with an object rather like the sky or an ocean." He won the Hugo Award for... read more
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Manuel Garcia "Mannie" O'Kelly-Davis: The main character. A native-born inhabitant of Luna who lost his lower left arm in a laser-drilling accident and became a computer technician. He discovers HOLMES IV became self-aware.
- HOLMES IV aka Mycroft aka Mike: A self-aware computer in charge of everything technical on the Moon.
- Professor Bernardo de la Paz: Mannies' friend and the mastermind behind the Moon revolution.
- Wyoming "Wyoh" Knott: Wyoh is a political agitator from the colony of Hong Kong in Luna.
Memorable Quotes
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“...anything free costs twice as much in long run or turns out worthless...one way or other, what you get, you pay for.”
Mannie
First Sentence
I see in Lunaya Pravda that Luna City Council has passed on first reading a bill to examine, license, inspect-and tax-public food vendors operating inside municipal pressure.
Table of Contents
Glossary
- TANSTAAFL: There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch.
Authors & Contributors
- Robert A. Heinlein (Author)
Awards
- Prometheus (1983: Hall of Fame Award Recipient)
- Hugo (1967: Best sciencie fiction novel)
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