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Citizen of the Galaxy
Citizen of the Galaxy
Author: Robert A. Heinlein
SLAVE: Brought to Sargon in chains as a child--unwanted by all save a one-legged beggar--Thorby learned well the wiles of the street people and the mysterious ways of his crippled master . . . — OUTLAW: Hunted by the police for some unknown treasonous acts committed by his beloved owner, Thorby risked his life to deliver a dead man's message ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780345342447
ISBN-10: 0345342445
Publication Date: 6/12/1987
Pages: 256
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4 stars, based on 67 ratings
Publisher: Del Rey
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 2
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liamshane avatar reviewed Citizen of the Galaxy on + 2 more book reviews
This is one of Heinlein's best books
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Classic Heilein with a twist.
halfcaff avatar reviewed Citizen of the Galaxy on + 39 more book reviews
Vintage Heinlein. Young Thorby is brought to Sargon as a slave, and is rescued by a beggar... but both may be more than they appear to be.
hardtack avatar reviewed Citizen of the Galaxy on + 2686 more book reviews
A great tale about a slave boy who doesn't realize that he has the power to change, for the better, the fate of countless people, but he has to do it by giving up what he wants most.

One of my most favorite sci-fi novels from Heinlein.
Paucle avatar reviewed Citizen of the Galaxy on + 19 more book reviews
I read this book back in 1983 and again in 1985; then I stupidly sold it to a used book store. When I found it here, I just had to have it again.

"Citizen of the Galaxy" is a prime example of the Dean's transition from YA Sci-Fi novels such as "Starman Jones" and "Space Cadet" into his more cerebral stuff ("Starship Troopers", "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" et al) All the typical Heinlein elements are there, just not quite as polished as his Hugo-winning stuff yet.

I'll not bother you with a plot synopsis, since that's available elsewhere. I would suggest this could've been one of his masterpieces had he written it after he had fully developed his style. As it is, it's highly entertaining! This book keeps moving, and I managed to finish it in less than 24 hours. Definitely recommended for all fans of Sci-Fi!
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I enjoyed this book
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Anyone that thinks they would like to start reading science fiction...this is the writer to read...I have everyone of Robert Heinlein's books, including the one that his wife put together for him after he died (nonfiction)...Citizen of the Galaxy is one of his early books...it is good, but then I have never read a bad book by Heinlein....I will not trade my Heinlein books...his books I have collected for over 30 years...I Will Fear No Evil is one of his best....
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Classic Heinlein story of a young slave boy who turns out to be one of the most important persons in the galaxy.


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