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A human raised on Mars returns to Earth, challenging cultural norms on sex, religion, and society in this iconic sci-fi novel.
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A human raised on Mars returns to Earth, challenging cultural norms on sex, religion, and society in this iconic sci-fi novel.
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Stranger in a Strange Land is a 1961 science fiction novel by American author Robert A. Heinlein. It tells the story of Valentine Michael Smith, a human who comes to Earth in early adulthood after being born on the planet Mars and raised by Martians. The novel explores his interaction with—and eventual transformation of—terrestrial culture. The title is an allusion to the phrase in Exodus 2:22. According to Heinlein, the novel's working title was The Heretic. Several later editions of the book h...
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Romance & sex
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Frequent discussions and depictions of sexual freedom and behavior; explicit themes central to the story.
Violence & gore
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Some violent scenes, including a mob attack and death; not graphically detailed but significant.
Profanity
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Mild profanity present but not frequent or severe.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minimal representation; heterosexuality emphasized with some critique of other orientations.
Religious content
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Central themes of religion, new spiritual movements, and critiques of organized faith.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong sociopolitical allegory with messages on individual liberty, cultural norms, and government.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Other
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