[StoneFury]

Starship Troopers was the first Heinlein book I read, and was outstanding. Stranger in a Strange Land was the second, and was revolting. Apparently, all of his books are either hit or miss. I'm reluctant to read any more of his books unless I know I exactly what I'm getting.

Slightly off topic, but if you want to read an outstanding SF novel pick up Hyperion and it's sequel, by Dan Simmons. I just finished reading it, and it's one the best SF novels I've ever read.

[Qwinn]

Already read Hyperion and it's sequel :) You're right, absolutely excellent sci-fi (though some of the politics and prejudices were annoying). There are in fact two more sequels, Endymion and Rise of Endymion, I believe they're called (could be a bit off on that, it's been a while)

Qwinn

[Wneighbor]

Stranger in a Strange Land is one of Heinlein's adult books. I agree, it's not my favorite. You would probably enjoy the "juvenile" books more. I don't like it that they are referred to as his "juvenile books" because they are full of wonderful ideas. Citizen of the Galaxy is my favorite of his books but he does have many great ones.

[MonaMars]

"Stranger in a Strange Land was the second, and was revolting."

I love that one. Guess you didn't grok :)