by Robert A. Heinlein, 1966
James’ favorite book. I had a hard time with it. Wayne read it. I got 1/2 way and Wayne told me how it ends so I didn’t finish it.
About people on Luna, the moon, who decide to revolt against Terra, the Earth, in order to be free. Mike, the sentient computer who runs everything on Luna, along with Manuel “Man”. Wyoh-beautiful girl, and Prof – professor – start the whole thing. They succeed by building a catapult and throwing rocks at Earth. Prof dies when Luna is finally free. Mike dies too – no explanation – but never talks to Manuel again – like he used to – his best friend. Style of writing is like a shorthand-strange. Example: “was most sensible word heard in hour.”