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Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson

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gossamerwingedgazelle's review against another edition

4.0

While I disliked the fussy interpersonal drama that occupies most of the book, I was fascinated by the scientific and political elements of the story. I'm hoping that the later books tone down the emotional elements a little.

cesullivan's review against another edition

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I plan on rereading this soon because I haven't read volumes 2 and 3. I saw the author at Norwescon a few years ago.

bozonbozonski's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

tregina's review against another edition

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4.0

What can I possibly say about this that hasn't been said before? What I love most is what I've loved about Robinson's subsequent books as well--the sheer scope of them, the breadth across both time and geography, the complicated world that these people live in. They're vast yet we still experience the story at the level of the individual, seeing the real impact of such sweeping changes.