The Rolling Stones - Robert A. Heinlein Reviews
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Newest Review: ... as they head out into the solar system, finding all sorts of wonders and dangers, from hard-trading frontiers-men to flat ... more
... cats.
And wherever the twins (and their gran) go, trouble can't be far behind.
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This novel is really a joy to read. It's well-written and flowing, easily immersing the reader into its futuristic world. It's funny and light-hearted: I really enjoyed the interplay of witty dialogue between the feisty family members and their subtle and not-so subtle manipulation of each other. The flat cats are wonderful, and now I know where Gene Roddenberry got some of his ideas for Star Trek (the original series) from.
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This science-fiction novel features a family living on the moon: the Stones. They are Castor and Pollux, teenaged twin boys who lead the tale, Meade their sister, Buster (Lowell) their baby brother, their gran Hazel and of course their mum and dad. The intelligent and mischievous twins are always on the lookout for a money-making scheme and are restless in their safe respectable luna town. They hit upon the idea of restoring a dilapidated space-craft and setting up as interplanetary traders. Their gran is unexpectedly keen for a change and before they know it, the whole family is coming along! The novel follows their adventures, as they head out ... Read the complete review
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