[xJones]

Heinlein really took a bizarre turn with that novel.

Something about the race warfare with cannibalism was rather disturbing. Also, the neutered first son. It was paranoid, IMO.

[bribriagain]

Exactly. This is the guy who had provided the guideposts for the future that, in essence, freaked out. Now, what he depicted may come true in Africa...

Let's talk about "The Stars, My Destination", and the perseverance of mid westerners to succeed under the most adverse conditions.

[bribriagain]

Well, you seem to be a student of past and important SciFi, so, let's talk.

A.E.Van Vogt "World of Null A" was brilliant; but the E.E. Doc Smith saved many science dweebs from the world of boredom and other fates.

[WileyC]

It was paranoid, IMO.

Not so, IMO as well. It took a stark look at what happens when socologically 'primitive' cultures gained control and had access to modern technology. Take a good look at that novel and think about the middle east today.

Take a loooooooooong look.