Published 1957. This had a different feel than some of his other works from then 1940s and 50s but is overall a solid work that makes me think of the Published 1957. This had a different feel than some of his other works from then 1940s and 50s but is overall a solid work that makes me think of the quote 'it's not about the destination but the journey'....more
A fun and weird short story about a man who you think has some kind of dementia/mental illness, but the twist at the ending... well. I shan't spoil itA fun and weird short story about a man who you think has some kind of dementia/mental illness, but the twist at the ending... well. I shan't spoil it but I will say that the twist wasn't very surprising, but still enjoyable. Published 1941....more
This is a fine example of Robert A Heinlein's early work (published 1942) My only issue is how this ended - it was too abrupt and felt kind of like thThis is a fine example of Robert A Heinlein's early work (published 1942) My only issue is how this ended - it was too abrupt and felt kind of like the author had gotten bored of it and just wanted to wrap up the story, I thought that Waldo needed more. Still, this story has its good parts that I honestly enjoyed as a science fiction buff. 3.5/5 stars....more
Published 1949. 3.5/5 stars. This is a solid piece of work, with much of the same feel of Heinlein's other works from the 1940s, so if you're a veteraPublished 1949. 3.5/5 stars. This is a solid piece of work, with much of the same feel of Heinlein's other works from the 1940s, so if you're a veteran of Heinlein, you will recognize his humor and political commentary in here....more
Now, that is what I call a mindfuck. I'm still working over it in my mind. Time travel makes this dude his own father AND mother AND grPublished 1959.
Now, that is what I call a mindfuck. I'm still working over it in my mind. Time travel makes this dude his own father AND mother AND grandparent. Wait, wait, what the hell, you might ask.
This review focuses on Magic Inc (Waldo has its own separate review) As a longtime Heinlein fan, I have enjoyed both his earlier and later works, but This review focuses on Magic Inc (Waldo has its own separate review) As a longtime Heinlein fan, I have enjoyed both his earlier and later works, but there is truly something to be said about his early works, and how progressive some of it seemed in its time and even today. Heinlein really had a creative mind and it shows in the world of Magic Inc. I do feel that the story got off the rails a bit as we find out who the real bad guy is, but this is a solid tale, it's almost hard to believe that this novella was published in 1940. I would have liked to see more of this urban-magical/modern fantasy world....more
This is a collection of short stories and novellas from Heinlein published through the 1940s and 1950s. I was first introduced to Heinlein in the bookThis is a collection of short stories and novellas from Heinlein published through the 1940s and 1950s. I was first introduced to Heinlein in the book 'The Past through Tomorrow', went on to read the rest of the books related to that, and am now working my way through his other works, and I really, really dig some of these earlier stories. Definitely recommend for Heinlein fans....more
this is an earlier edition of Robert Heinlein's Future History collection, containing the second half of the Future History collection with the exceptthis is an earlier edition of Robert Heinlein's Future History collection, containing the second half of the Future History collection with the exception of Methuselah's Children. I recommend 'The Past Through Tomorrow' which is a more complete edition of the Future History collection....more
This is classic Heinlein, with many of these stories written in the 1940's-50's. It's wild to see how one person envisioned the future, and how some oThis is classic Heinlein, with many of these stories written in the 1940's-50's. It's wild to see how one person envisioned the future, and how some of that has come true (landing on the moon, or dealing with a religious totalitarian government....more
This is a bit of a weird collection though I suppose the theme is space exploration/outer space drama, as all of these stories involve interplanetary This is a bit of a weird collection though I suppose the theme is space exploration/outer space drama, as all of these stories involve interplanetary and/or interstellar travel, but all 3 stories happen in different universes that Heinlein created, although the latter 2 stories do have a overlap in later books (The Cat Who Walks through Walls - which could be seen as a sort of sequel to the Moon is a Harsh Mistress - To Sail Beyond the Sunset, and the Number of the Beast) Granted, it's been a while since I read any of these books so I can't remember if Starship Troopers eventually crosses over with the other universes as well but all 3 stories are entertaining though with Time Enough for Love I really recommend you read Past through Tomorrow first....more
Individually, these stories are enjoyable, but paired up together as they are, a bit of the context is lost, as these are but two stories of the 20+ sIndividually, these stories are enjoyable, but paired up together as they are, a bit of the context is lost, as these are but two stories of the 20+ story collection of the Future History timeline written by Robert A. Heinlein....more
Both the individual story Life-Line, and this collection are worthy reads, but please note that this is a old edition, I recommend the Past through ToBoth the individual story Life-Line, and this collection are worthy reads, but please note that this is a old edition, I recommend the Past through Tomorrow for the best collection of Future History short stories, of which Life-Line is the first....more
This pair of shorter stories is a good read, but for fuller appreciation, I recommend you read the Past Through Tomorrow collection, of which these twThis pair of shorter stories is a good read, but for fuller appreciation, I recommend you read the Past Through Tomorrow collection, of which these two stories are part of.
Man, that's some crazy shit. I think with some adaptation this could actually be a very cool science fiction movie. Almost impossible to believe this Man, that's some crazy shit. I think with some adaptation this could actually be a very cool science fiction movie. Almost impossible to believe this was written in 1940.
But if a tesseract house could be a real/viable structure, imagine what architects could do with their buildings. Or maybe not......more
This is the sequel to Universe, and the two novellas were published together as 'Orphans of the Sky' later on. This is the last short story in the FutThis is the sequel to Universe, and the two novellas were published together as 'Orphans of the Sky' later on. This is the last short story in the Future History series, and it, along with Universe, can be read on its own as a separate story. The ending is bittersweet but realistic, and was very forward-thinking for the time that it was written/published in....more
What if generations had been living within the confines of a spaceship so huge that it seemed like a world in its own? After a mutiny generations ago,What if generations had been living within the confines of a spaceship so huge that it seemed like a world in its own? After a mutiny generations ago, society has de-evolved so much that the current residents have forgotten their origins. It was a really original idea for its time, and a great part of the Future History collection....more
This is actually one of my favorite stories in the Future History collection. It was one of Heinlein's earlier works (1939) but as part of the Future This is actually one of my favorite stories in the Future History collection. It was one of Heinlein's earlier works (1939) but as part of the Future History collection, it's actually among the last few (asides from the full-length novels that are part of Future History) I really liked Andrew Jackson Libby and was glad to see him again in Methuselah's Children....more
A nice short story to be read with/after 'If This Goes On-' showing that even after the theocratic society was toppled, several sprung up in its placeA nice short story to be read with/after 'If This Goes On-' showing that even after the theocratic society was toppled, several sprung up in its place that were far from utopias - a pretty realistic, sad view of what our struggle to find a good kind of order is like....more
This was a very early example of a theocratic dystopia (published 1940) and this might explain why although a good part of the future History series, This was a very early example of a theocratic dystopia (published 1940) and this might explain why although a good part of the future History series, this story just didn't feel as it fit in as well as most of the other stories did. This story can be read on its own, or as part of Heinlein's Future History collection.
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