The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury

The Martian Chronicles

Ray Bradbury

256 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

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In "The Martian Chronicles, "Ray Bradbury, America's preeminent storyteller, imagines a place of hope, dreams, and metaphor-- of crystal pillars and fossil seas--where a fine dust settles on the great empty cities of a vanished, devastated civiliz...

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Moods

reflective 71%
adventurous 69%
mysterious 49%
dark 42%
sad 23%
emotional 22%
challenging 18%
funny 16%
tense 14%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 21%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 29% | Character: 10% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 39% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.04

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