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Tunnel in the Sky

Name: Tunnel in the Sky
Author: Robert A. Heinlein

by Robert A. Heinlein

1955•Science fiction•272 pages

Taste attributes: science fictionadventureteenfastfresh & originalimaginarylinearbig & variedhuman spirit/resilience/survivalunderdog triumphssocial commentary

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Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, expansive science-fiction novel, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.

Taste details

Pace: fast · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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4.2 / 5

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About This Book

This is a wonderful thought provoking book. Survival and the creation of initial social, community and even political themes are explored. A pivotal entry into my young mind. I still enjoy it today!

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast

FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal

DarkTONEWholesome

LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy

FantasyREALISMRealistic

SimpleINTRICACYIntricate

Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear

UnderstatedSTYLEStylised

IntimateSCALEEpic

RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

Science fictionAdventureTeenHuman spirit/resilience/survivalUnderdog triumphsSocial commentary

Subjects

SocietySurvivalPoliticalInterplanetary voyagesScience fictionAdventureSpace travelJuvenile fiction

Details

Author: Robert A. Heinlein
Published: 1955
Pages: 272
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Source: Open Library

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