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katewallis123's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Good and epic world building but about 1/5-1/4 too long which meant by the end I was ready for it to be over. Made the depressing final section even more so. Still, overall enjoyed it.
anteus7's review against another edition
5.0
This is just what I wanted in a science fiction novel right now. I've had a run of meh reads here at the end of summer and this one was tons of fun.
The bulk of the book is an exploration of making human habitation on Mars feasible. I really appreciate how Robinson thinks about the technology he includes--what might and might not work--but he really shines when he writes about the human elements--again both things that will uplift humanity and the things that will tear us down.
I need to pick up copies of Green and Blue Mars so I can find out what happens next.
The bulk of the book is an exploration of making human habitation on Mars feasible. I really appreciate how Robinson thinks about the technology he includes--what might and might not work--but he really shines when he writes about the human elements--again both things that will uplift humanity and the things that will tear us down.
I need to pick up copies of Green and Blue Mars so I can find out what happens next.
alreadyemily's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Started off interesting, got slow enough that I questioned even continuing the trilogy, then got very interesting again.
fluffypotamus's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
+2 stars for the mars stuff. -3 stars for geriatric astronaut soap opera which was the majority of the book. god damn get back to work you horny old fucks.
aceschwarz222's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lightiron's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
obiflankenobi's review against another edition
3.0
No me aburrió pero tampoco consiguió engancharme. Creo que viendo los puntajes que le pusieron acá mis expectativas eran demasiado altas. De todas formas voy a leer los que siguen.
finnpoe4eva's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
smelliot420's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
you have to work for this one it took a long time to read and chip away at but I loved that - it was an epic journey and the characters felt so real. no person was al good or all bad and it was just so interesting to see how a new society or world would play out from politics to social to economy etc