Stranger In A Strange Land
A 50 Word Critique of a Heinlein Classic
Valentine Michael Smith, child, sole survivor of an expedition to Mars, raised by martians. With vast psychic powers, Smith returns to earth where he faces many tribulations trying to understand these strange people. The parallels to the Bible are apparent and deep as Smith founds a new religion. I grok.
About the Creator
Andrew C McDonald
Andrew McDonald was a 911 dispatcher for 30 yrs with a B.S. in Math (1985). He served as an Army officer 1985 to 1992, honorably exiting a captain.
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Oooo, this plot is super fascinating! Loved your review!