The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury

The Martian Chronicles

Ray Bradbury

182 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

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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 68%
mysterious 49%
dark 42%
sad 23%
emotional 22%
challenging 18%
funny 16%
tense 13%
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: 9% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.04

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