It seems obvious that Tunnel in the Sky is a direct response to William Golding's Lord of the Flies. Indeed, I imagine Heinlein putting down Golding's book and heading straight for the typewriter grinding his teeth and muttering, "Revert to savagery my ass!"This makes me laugh every time.
Jo Walton, tor.com., Beware of Stabor!
Featured Post
On the road again — back July 6!
Back July 6! My husband and I are taking a road trip through Utah. We're going to Zion National Park, Brice Canyon and eventually we...
Monday, June 25, 2018
Lagniappe: Heinlein vs. Golding
