The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, written by Robert A. Heinlein, is a science fiction novel set in a future where the Moon has been colonized by Earth. The story follows a lunar colony's struggle for independence from Earth's rule. The protagonist, a computer technician named Manuel, forms an unlikely alliance with an artificial intelligence named Mike. With its exploration of political revolution, artificial intelligence, and the ethics of governance, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress is a thought-provoking read.
