Before Mars by Emma Newman

Before Mars

Planetfall #3

Emma Newman

352 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

Description

After months of travel, Anna Kubrin finally arrives on Mars for her new job as a geologist and de facto artist-in-residence. Already she feels like she is losing the connection with her husband and baby at home on Earth--and she'll be on Mars for ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 464 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 64%
emotional 45%
tense 41%
reflective 35%
dark 25%
sad 19%
challenging 16%
informative 9%
hopeful 6%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 20%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 26% | Plot: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 43% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.22

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