784 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007310173
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Voyager
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The second novel in Kim Stanley Robinson's massively successful and lavishly praised Mars trilogy. 'The ultimate in future history' Daily Mail Mars can be plundered -- for the benefit of a ravaged Earth. It can be terraformed to suit Man's needs -...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,460 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
challenging 53%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 44%
informative 42%
emotional 25%
tense 21%
mysterious 7%
dark 5%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Torture784 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007310173
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Voyager
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The second novel in Kim Stanley Robinson's massively successful and lavishly praised Mars trilogy. 'The ultimate in future history' Daily Mail Mars can be plundered -- for the benefit of a ravaged Earth. It can be terraformed to suit Man's needs -...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,460 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
challenging 53%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 44%
informative 42%
emotional 25%
tense 21%
mysterious 7%
dark 5%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Torture