Science Fiction· United States
The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag
by Robert A. HeinleinAggregate Editorial Score30/100
#15,860of 99,626 books
Publishers Weekly
Published 1959English
Buy on Amazon → About This Book
The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag by Robert A. Heinlein is a landmark work of science fiction, first published in 1959. Published in 1959, The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag by Robert A. Heinlein is a visionary work of science fiction that pushes the boundaries of imagination and explores what it means to be human.
Book Details
About the Category
🚀 Science Fiction
Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.
Explore all Science Fiction books →Country of Origin
🇺🇸 United States
This book is part of United States's rich literary tradition.
Explore books from United States →Editorial Assessment
Robert A. Heinlein published The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag in 1959, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of science fiction from United States. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
What distinguishes The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag reflects Robert A. Heinlein's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United States's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
Awards & Recognition
Publishers Weekly
notable · national
195930
Robert A. Heinlein is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of science fiction.
What to Read Next
literary-fiction
The Road
Cormac McCarthy· 2007
★Pulitzer Prize★Hugo Award
Editorial Score100/100
literary-fiction
Never Let Me Go
Kazuo Ishiguro· 2017
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Editorial Score91/100
science-fiction
The Power
Naomi Alderman· 2016
★Women's Prize for Fiction
Editorial Score90/100
science-fiction
The Dispossessed
Ursula K. Le Guin· 1975
★Hugo Award★Nebula Award
Editorial Score83/100
literary-fiction
The Blind Assassin
Margaret Atwood· 2000
★Women's Prize for Fiction
Editorial Score82/100
science-fiction
Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card· 1986
★Hugo Award★Nebula Award
Editorial Score82/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Popular on 50 Best Books
Best Science Fiction Books of All TimeScience FictionBooker Prize Winners — Complete List & GuideLiterary PrizesNobel Prize in Literature — Every Winner Since 1901Literary PrizesClassic Literature Reading List — 50 Essential BooksReading GuidesBest Books for Beginners — 20 Easy Reads for New BookloversReading Guides