The Moon is a Harsh Mistress / Robert Heinlein / 382 pages

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein (an example of Hard Science Fiction because it imagines a world that is totally possible using the technology present at the time of its writing) was the Hugo Award winner in 1967.

The book is also an example of Sociological sci-fi, offering commentary on Libertarian ideals as well as the Vietnam War and 1960’s counter-culture.

In 2075, the inhabitants of Luna (criminals, exiles, or their descendants) are working to produce wheat for Earth. Kept prisoners by a tight web of control and aided by a supercomputer that has become self-aware, a small group of dissidents are planning a revolution that will change things forever.

This thought-provoking, plot-driven novel will appeal to those who enjoy traditional science fiction as well as to readers of classic novels. Those with a libertarian leaning and followers of Ayn Rand may also like this book. Read alikes include:  Moonwar by Ben Bova; Rebel Moon by Bruce Bethke and Vox Day; The Declaration of Independents by Nick Gillespie and Matt Wilson.