Packing for Mars by Mary Roach

Packing for Mars

Mary Roach

334 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

nonfiction science funny informative medium-paced

Description

Space is a world devoid of the things we need to live and thrive: air, gravity, hot showers, fresh produce, privacy, beer. Space exploration is in some ways an exploration of what it means to be human. How much can a person give up? How much weird...

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Moods

informative 95%
funny 72%
lighthearted 39%
adventurous 32%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 9%
reflective 4%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 36%
slow 12%

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3.96

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