Robert A. Heinlein: For Us, The Living: A Comedy of Customs

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For Us, The Living: A Comedy of Customs

From Grandmaster Robert A. Heinlein comes a long-lost first novel, written in 1939 and never before published, introducing ideas and themes that would shape his career and define the genre that is synonymous with his name.
July 12, 1939Perry Nelson is driving along the palisades when suddenly another vehicle swerves into his lane, a tire blows out, and his car careens off the road and over... (read more)

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“I wanted to love it. I tried to love it. I did like the characters, but I'm not suprised it wasn't published. If Heinlein had wanted it published, he had the clout later in life to get it published. It seems he knew best.”

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joe b said:

“Yes Ellie, it's not great. But lets face it, once we've exhausted the library, and are jonesing for more, we will read (or re-read) just about anything?
I thought it was interesting just for some of the economic ideas, and to see the roots of future stories. Admittedly not his best effort, but it does give some perspective and appreciation for the writer he grew into.”

posted Sunday, January 13 2008 ( | view 1 reply )

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