The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury

The Martian Chronicles

Ray Bradbury

fiction classics science fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

182 pages | first published 1949

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The strange and wonderful tale of man’s experiences on Mars, filled with intense images and astonishing visions. Now part of the Voyager Classics collection.The Martian Chronicles tells the story of humanity’s repeated attempts to colonize the red...
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Moods

reflective 71%
adventurous 69%
mysterious 48%
dark 41%
emotional 23%
sad 23%
challenging 18%
funny 17%
tense 13%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 21%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 29% | Character: 10% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 39% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 7%

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4.04

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