Why read The Door into Summer?

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A popular and enduring time travel tale by one of science fiction's all-time greats

When Dan Davis is crossed in love and stabbed in the back by his business associates, the immediate future doesn't look too bright for him and Pete, his independent-minded tomcat. Suddenly, the lure of suspended animation,…

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Time travel

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Science fiction

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Why read it?

2 authors picked The Door into Summer as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Patrick G. Cox

Author

Heinlein created a fascinating story of an engineer double-crossed by his partner and his girlfriend. Like all Heinlein’s stories there are several twists in the tale along the way, a lot of wry humour, some well thought-out ‘science’, and the light relief is provided by the hero’s cat who accompanies him on a journey that involves cryogenics, time travel and ultimately a double-double cross that sees the hero come out on top.

I could have picked any of Heinlein’s books, they are all very well thought out, and all follow believable twists to the science of the day. In a…

From Patrick's list on The best books combining fantasy and social commentary.

Paul Levinson

Author

I’ve always thought some of the best science fiction focuses on what could be happening next door – not battles in space, not patrols that police time, but just a family living or a small business down the street. The Door into Summer exults in this everyday life, and throws in such chestnuts as suspended animation just to keep the pot bubbling. The result is a story that could be happening to you and me.

From Paul's list on The best time travel novels that respect the paradoxes.