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adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This book is astounding for its sheer ambition and scope. Plot-wise, it’s unparalleled, but when it comes to characterization it can be a bit dry. This has been one of my favorites for a long time even though KSR can ramble off on a tangent. I learned more about Mars reading this novel than any other book past or present.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Murder, Sexism, and Xenophobia
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