Red Mars (Mars Trilogy, #1)
by Kim Stanley Robinson
Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson holds a well received rating of 3.84 out of 5, based on 46.1K reader ratings. First published in 1993. The book spans 572 pages.
About Red Mars
In his most ambitious project to date, award-winning author Kim Stanley Robinson utilizes years of research & cutting-edge science in the 1st of a trilogy chronicling the colonization of Mars:For eons, sandstorms have swept the desolate landscape. For centuries, Mars has beckoned humans to conquer its hostile climate. Now, in 2026, a group of 100 colonists is about to fulfill that destiny.John Boone, Maya Toitavna, Frank Chalmers & Arkady Bogdanov lead a terraforming mission. For some, Mars will become a passion driving them to daring acts of courage & madness. For others it offers an opportunity to strip the planet of its riches. For the genetic alchemists, it presents a chance to create a biomedical miracle, a breakthrough that could change all we know about life & death. The colonists orbit giant satellite mirrors to reflect light to the surface. Black dust sprinkled on the polar caps will capture warmth. Massive tunnels, kilometers deep, will be drilled into the mantle to create stupendous vents of hot gases. Against this backdrop of epic upheaval, rivalries, loves & friendships will form & fall to pieces--for there are those who will fight to the death to prevent Mars from ever being changed.Brilliantly imagined, breathtaking in scope & ingenuity, Red Mars is an epic scientific saga, chronicling the next step in evolution, creating a world in its entirety. It shows a future, with both glory & tarnish, that awes with complexity & inspires with vision.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kim Stanley Robinson |
| Published | 1993 |
| Pages | 572 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.84 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 46,121 |
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What genre is Red Mars?
Red Mars is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Red Mars worth reading?
Based on 46.1K reader ratings, Red Mars has an average score of 3.84 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Red Mars?
Red Mars has 572 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Red Mars?
Red Mars was written by Kim Stanley Robinson. It was first published in 1993.
What is the ISBN for Red Mars?
The ISBN-13 for Red Mars is 9780553560730.0.
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