Robinson, Kim Stanley
Blue Mars
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007310180
- author:
- Robinson, Kim Stanley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Voyager
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 800
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 4.6 cm
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Blue Mars is the final novel in Kim Stanley Robinson's acclaimed Mars trilogy. Set on a fully terraformed Mars, the story explores a brave and bustling new world where humans have created a society that is both familiar and alien. The planet's history is marked by the struggles of its early inhabitants, who fought to survive and thrive in a harsh environment. As the years passed, Mars has become a symbol of hope and opportunity for those who left Earth behind. However, for many Terrans, the planet's success is a bitter reminder of their own world's problems. Chronic overpopulation, nationalism, and scarce resources have made life on Earth increasingly difficult, leading some to view Mars as a mocking utopia. This reissue of The Blue Mars offers a chance to experience the culmination of Robinson's vision for a human settlement on Mars. With its unique blend of science fiction and social commentary, the book provides a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human in a new and unfamiliar world.
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