Farmer in the Sky
Farmer in the Sky
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1985
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Ganymede • Future
1985
YA
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
In Farmer in the Sky, readers follow a young person, Bill Lermer, as they emigrate with their family from Earth to Ganymede, Jupiter's moon. Facing challenges and opportunities, Bill navigates the complexities of building a new life in the extraterrestrial colony, overcoming environmental and societal hurdles in this journey of adaptation and survival.
Adventurous
Inspirational
Nostalgic
Fantastical
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Farmer in the Sky by Robert A. Heinlein is praised for its imaginative depiction of space colonization and strong portrayal of resilience. However, some critiques highlight the slow pace and dated technology concepts. Heinlein's ability to blend science fiction with coming-of-age themes remains a strong point, though the narrative may feel technical for some readers.
Who Should Read Farmer in the Sky?
A reader who would enjoy Farmer in the Sky by Robert A. Heinlein is likely a fan of classic science fiction and coming-of-age stories. They appreciate space colonization themes and survival tales, similar to fans of The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury or Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.
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Novel • Fiction
Ganymede • Future
1985
YA
12-18 years
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