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Beyond This Horizon Mass Market Paperback – September 1, 2002

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Hamilton Felix, the result of generations of genetic selection, finds his life as the ultimate man boring, until a gang of revolutionaries tries to enlist him in their cause.

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Robert A. Heinlein, four-time winner of the Hugo Award and recipient of three Retro Hugos, received the first Grand Master Nebula Award for lifetime achievement. His worldwide bestsellers have been translated into 22 languages and include Stranger in a Strange Land, Starship Troopers, Time Enough for Love, and The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. His long-lost first novel, For Us, the Living, was recently published by Scribner and Pocket Books.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0743435613
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Baen Books; 1st Ed Thus edition (September 1, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780743435611
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0743435611
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 0.77 x 6.75 inches

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Robert Heinlein was an American novelist and the grand master of science fiction in the twentieth century. Often called 'the dean of science fiction writers', he is one of the most popular, influential and controversial authors of 'hard science fiction'.

Over the course of his long career he won numerous awards and wrote 32 novels, 59 short stories and 16 collections, many of which have cemented their place in history as science fiction classics, including STARSHIP TROOPERS, THE MOON IS A HARSH MISTRESS and the beloved STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND.

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R. Williams

An interesting look at early Heinlein

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023

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This novel gave me a glimpse at the early Heinlein that was just beginning to develop firm beliefs and was working out how to express his ideas in novel form. I found it somewhat disappointing that his ideas were still in such rough form and not as polished as I wished, but that is my short coming, not his.
While there are some “futuristic” aspects to the story, he primarily explores what it means to be human. Genetics, social organizations and parenthood are some of the themes discussed in this novel. He provides plenty of “food for thought”.
Many readers will take issue with his philosophy that “An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.” He makes clear his disdain for government that doesn't allow its citizens to carry or use weapons, because this shows that it doesn't trust them, and wants to keep them under tight control.
I like this book because it is an interesting and thought provoking book, and would recommend it for Heinlein fans.

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Joseph Polk

Is it predictive or is it fantasy?

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019

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It has been several decades since I first read "Horizon". I didn't much like it at the time, although I did then and do now consider any Heinlein story superior to all other science fiction writers. In this reread, I can understand the characters and the story line much better. So much that he wrote was fantasy in his day, but in present day is not only conceivable but actual reality. Character development has always been Heinlein's strength and this way work is no exception. Now, reader, go and enjoy your future from 70+ years ago.

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Amazing ideas

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2023

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I love the way that Felix matured after becoming a father. I loved the genetic ideas. I loved the future society. The changes in society were fascinating! Everything Sober Heinlein wrote is amazing

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2022

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Too many unrelated stories to each other. Interesting at the beginning boring at the end. Really disappointed. Did not expect this from Heinlein.

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Dale B Mortimer, M.D.

Five Stars for containing an oft–quoted sentence fragment

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2022

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Arguably the best part of the book is found in one paragraph on page 191: “Well, in the first place an armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life. For me, politeness is a sine qua non of civilization. That’s a personal evaluation only. But gun–fighting has a strong biological use. We do not have enough things that kill off the weak and the stupid these days. But to stay live as an armed citizen a man has to be either quick with his wits or with his hands, preferably both. It’s a good thing.”

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Nathan Brown

A must for Heinlein fans.

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2016

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Heinlein's first novel, I have read everything he wrote except this one until now. Pretty good for a first novel, covers a lot of themes the author explores in greater depth in other works. If you are a Heinlein fan, I highly reccommend that you read it.A good introduction to Heinlein if you haven't read him.

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018

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I've read almost all of R.A.H.'s works. I find them all outstanding. But, I admit to being prejudiced. He is/was my favorite author You cannot go amiss with anything he wrote whether new to the genre, or having read stories of this nature for over sixty years as I have. . Jules Verne would be his closest competitor. Visions of "future history" based on then current science and probability are remarkable. As well as any philosophical, theological or any other class you care to place it in.
But, it's your opinion that matters, not mine. Not one of his finest works, but a good read. As they all are.. But read them as "stories". and think of the possibilities they present. Thinking is what sets us apart from other life forms. And gives us hope, and inspiration to do more to improve our existence.. It is my belief that it is what Mr. Heinlein would want.

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Dr D Whiz

A Good Story From The Master

Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2015

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Classic Heinlein. Not one of his best stories, but not the worst either. It is the source of one of one of his most-quoted lines, regarding an 'armed society is a polite society'. It is worth the read.

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Dr U.K. Bhadra

Excellent Service

Reviewed in India on February 27, 2019

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The book came just as the description in the amazon listing - hardcover, very good quality, and the Dust Jacket intact.
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Rob

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2016

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I know I've read this sometime before but darned if I could remember when.

MWC62

Thought provoking. Great Heinlein.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2013

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Heinlein always amazes with his concepts. Here you have him formulating economic systems to support a non-communist utopia and a benevolent non-fascist eugenics programme. Truely inspiring.

Björn

Why is this a classic???

Reviewed in Germany on September 12, 2020

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I can't believe that I bought again a 'classic' and an awarded book only to be disappointed once again.
-- The dialogues are forced. I find it dreadfully to read.
-- Even if written in the 40-ties, it does not really describe a different world or different ideas. Asimov and others have much better ideas.
-- Really? Dueling as for gaining social status? Come on.

CM

I just found this book really hard to follow. ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2016

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I just found this book really hard to follow. The characters and scenes weren't distinct enough so I kept losing track of who was who and where was where. It's a decent premise but very poorly implemented.

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