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Demons & DevilsVictorian Science Fiction

Job, a Comedy of Justice

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  • 1795 first published
  • 372 pages
  • ★ 3.5 (11 ratings)
  • 19 editions
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Published in 1795, Job, a Comedy of Justice is a demon fiction and Victorian science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein. Key subjects include Modern Civilization, twentieth century, forecasts and God.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, and 43 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 19 editions across 4 languages.

It runs to roughly 372 pages — 6–7 hours of reading at an average pace.

About Job, a Comedy of Justice

SciFi - Alexander Hergensheimer, KS minister, faints after firewalking in Polynesia. When he returns to his ship, it appears very different and he is referred to as Alec Graham. With stewardess Margrethe he goes through a series of changes through alternate Universes at the whim of some higher power. Is it just paranoia or is God (Satan, Loki) out to get him?
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“The fire pit was about twenty-five feet long ten feet wide, and perhaps two feet deep.”

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  • American Science fiction
  • Science fiction
  • Modern Civilization
  • Twentieth century
  • Forecasts
  • God
  • Devil
  • Good and evil
  • Armageddon

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Who wrote Job, a Comedy of Justice?

Job, a Comedy of Justice was written by Robert A. Heinlein and first published in 1795.

What genre is Job, a Comedy of Justice?

It is usually shelved as Demons & Devils and Victorian Science Fiction.

How long is Job, a Comedy of Justice?

The median edition has 372 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Job, a Comedy of Justice?

Readers who like it often enjoy Faust, Running With the Demon and Wielding a Red Sword.

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