Green Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson

784 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Mars can be plundered – for the benefit of a ravaged Earth. It can be terraformed to suit Man’s needs – frozen lakes form, lichen grows, the atmosphere slowly becomes breathable. But most importantly, Mars can be owned. On Earth, countries are bou...

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Moods

adventurous 76%
reflective 57%
challenging 53%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 44%
informative 42%
emotional 25%
tense 21%
mysterious 7%
dark 5%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 34% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.9

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