A review by manymirrors
The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I have to admit that science fiction is not my thing, although I have enjoyed some sci-fi novels, but this one really isn't. It is the only work by Bradbury that I know, and I can understand that some like it but I didn't.
The amount of filler stories that were in this book meant that, in my opinion, reading this book was very boring. Also, I know this is just a custom of the time Ray lived, but seeing women being described as addicted to men in a few short chapters really bothered me.
Otherwise the book didn't have bad morals, even if they were slightly distorted in the end.
The amount of filler stories that were in this book meant that, in my opinion, reading this book was very boring. Also, I know this is just a custom of the time Ray lived, but seeing women being described as addicted to men in a few short chapters really bothered me.
Otherwise the book didn't have bad morals, even if they were slightly distorted in the end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs