Blue Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson

786 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel • One of the most enthralling science fiction sagas ever written, Kim Stanley Robinson’s epic trilogy concludes with Blue Mars—a triumph of prodigious research and visionary storytelling. The red planet is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,716 reviews

Moods

adventurous 64%
challenging 61%
reflective 59%
hopeful 47%
inspiring 33%
informative 32%
emotional 25%
sad 12%
mysterious 7%
tense 7%
dark 6%
relaxing 5%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 13%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 40% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.89

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