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Sixth Column - Robert A. Heinlein
Sixth Column
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2.94 90
Format: paperback
ISBN: 9780671578268 (067157826X)
Publisher: Baen
Pages no: 256
Edition language: English
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meganbaxter
meganbaxter rated it
It would be easiest to review this like I have the stories I've been reading on Project Gutenberg - with a hefty dose of irreverence, and covering the sometimes astounding racism and sexism with as much humour as headshaking. But this is Heinlein, and it's not as easy to dismiss. With Heinlein, you ...
Lisa (Harmony)
Lisa (Harmony) rated it
3.0 Sixth Column
In this novel America has been conquered by the Pan-Asians. The story deals with the rebellion. I've seen this book attacked as racist. I probably should reread this--and it is a very slender book that could probably be read in one sitting, but for what it's worth, if it was racist, I was oblivious ...
Redacted
Redacted rated it
Pretty disappointed with this one. The premise of this book is that the US was taken over by the "Pan Asians". The last remaining vestige of the US military consists of a few scientists and an advertising writer. Rather than give up, the ad guy decides to use the time honored military tactic of maki...
FriedEgg
FriedEgg rated it
3.0 Day after Tomorrow
I'm about a third of the way through this book and I just want to comment about the racism and bigotry presented so far.Yes, the characters are racist (both the Americans and Pan-Asians) but I think it is important to take this in context. Not just with regard to the time this book was written but w...
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Manny Rayner's book reviews rated it
1.0
Bird Brian's review of Prayers for the Assassin reminded me of this steaming pile of crap, which I read when I was about 12. So the slitty-eyed yellow hordes have invaded the good ol' US and are crushing it under their bamboo heel. But luckily there are six all-American heroes left in this undergrou...
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