How to Mars by David Ebenbach

How to Mars

David Ebenbach

240 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging dark tense medium-paced

Description

What happens when your dream mission to Mars is a reality television nightmare? This debut science-fiction romp with heart follows the tradition of Ray Bradbury's Martian Chronicles, with a dash of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and a hint ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews

Moods

adventurous 72%
funny 61%
lighthearted 50%
hopeful 44%
reflective 33%
emotional 27%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
challenging 11%
informative 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 19%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 26% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.53

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