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Science Fiction· United States

The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress

by Robert A. Heinlein
Aggregate Editorial Score57/100
★Hugo Award
Published 1967332 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein is a landmark work of science fiction, first published in 1967. Colonists on the moon, aided by a self-aware computer named Mike, plan a revolution against Earth's governing authority. Heinlein's Hugo Award winner is a foundational work of libertarian science fiction—a thrilling adventure story and a philosophical inquiry into revolution, freedom, and governance. Themes of revolution, freedom, libertarianism run through the work. The book has received recognition from Hugo Award 1967.

Awards & Recognition

Hugo Award
winner · genre
196742
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Robert A. Heinlein
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress about?

Colonists on the moon, aided by a self-aware computer named Mike, plan a revolution against Earth's governing authority. Heinlein's Hugo Award winner is a foundational work of libertarian science fiction—a thrilling adventure story and a philosophical inquiry into revolution, freedom, and governance.

Who wrote The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress?

The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress was written by Robert A. Heinlein, from United States. First published in 1967.

What awards has The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress won?

The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress has received the following awards and honours: Hugo Award 1967.

Is The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress worth reading?

The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 42/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in revolution, freedom, libertarianism.