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The complete, uncut version of Robert A. Heinlein’s all-time masterpiece, the brilliant novel that grew from a cult favorite to a bestseller to a science fiction classic. Raised by Martians on Mars, Valentine Michael Smith is a human who has never seen another member of his species. Sent to Earth, he is a stranger who must learn what it is to be a man. But his own beliefs and his powers far exceed the limits of humankind, and as he teaches them about grokking and water-sharing, he also inspires a transformation that will alter Earth’s inhabitants forever...
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Stranger in a Strange Land: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This classic contains explicit sexual content depicting polyamory and free love, along with philosophical/religious themes questioning social norms. Moderate violence and mature themes throughout make this strictly adult reading.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, on-page sex, and polyamory (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in philosophical science fiction exploring what it means to be human will find this a thought-provoking classic.