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Overview

In his most ambitious project to date, award-winning author Kim Stanley Robinson utilizes years of research and cutting-edge science in the first of three novels that will chronicle the colonization of Mars.

For eons, sandstorms have swept the barren desolate landscape of the red planet. For centuries, Mars has beckoned to mankind to come and conquer its hostile climate. Now, in the year 2026, a group of one hundred colonists is about to fulfill that destiny.

John Boone, Maya Toitavna, Frank Chalmers, and Arkady Bogdanov lead a mission whose ultimate goal is the terraforming of Mars. For some, Mars will become a passion driving them to daring acts of courage and madness; for others it offers and opportunity to strip the planet of its riches. And for the genetic "alchemists, " Mars presents a chance to create a biomedical miracle, a breakthrough that could change all we know about life...and death.

The colonists place giant satellite mirrors in Martian orbit to reflect light to the planets surface. Black dust sprinkled on the polar caps will capture warmth and melt the ice. And massive tunnels, kilometers in depth, will be drilled into the Martian mantle to create stupendous vents of hot gases. Against this backdrop of epic upheaval, rivalries, loves, and friendships will form and fall to pieces--for there are those who will fight to the death to prevent Mars from ever being changed.

Brilliantly imagined, breathtaking in scope and ingenuity, Red Mars is an epic scientific saga, chronicling the next step in human evolution and creating a world in its entirety. Red Mars shows us a future, with both glory and tarnish, that awes with complexity and inspires with vision.

In his most ambitious project to date, award-winning author Robinson utilizes years of research and cutting-edge science in the first of three novels that will chronicle the colonization of Mars. For some, Mars will become a passion driving them to daring acts of courage and madness; for others it offers an opportunity to strip the planet of its riches; and for the genetic "alchemists, " it presents a chance to create a biomedical miracle.

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Publishers Weekly
The first installment in Robinson's ( Blind Geometer ) new trilogy is an action-packed and thoughtful tale of the exploration and settlement of Mars--riven by both personal and ideological conflicts--in the early 21st century. The official leaders of the ``first hundred'' (initial party of settlers) are American Frank Chalmers and Russian Maya Katarina Toitova, but subgroups break out under the informal guidance of popular favorites like the ebullient Arkady Nikoleyevich Bogdanov, who sets up a base on one of Mars's moons, and the enigmatic Hiroko, who establishes the planet's farm. As the group struggles to secure a foothold on the frigid, barren landscape, friction develops both on Mars and on Earth between those who advocate terraforming, or immediately altering Mars's natural environment to make it more habitable, and those who favor more study of the planet before changes are introduced. The success of the pioneers' venture brings additional settlers to Mars. All too soon, the first hundred find themselves outnumbered by newcomers and caught up in political problems as complex as any found on Earth. (Jan.)
Library Journal
The first men and women to colonize Mars bring to their awesome task not only their unique skills but also their private hopes, ambitions, and fears. As the demands of the red planet are met and overcome, differences of opinion and struggles for leadership threaten to erupt into open warfare. This first volume in a trilogy by the author of Pacific Edge (Tor, 1990) elicits a sense of drama from the dynamic interplay of diverse characters as well as from the risks involved in creating a human habitat in an inhuman land. Generously blending hard science with canny insight into human strengths and weaknesses, this suspenseful sf saga should appeal to a wide range of readers. Highly recommended.
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School Library Journal
YA-Red Mars seems to have emerged the favorite of all of the recent stories about a rocket trip to Mars, showing up on many science fiction awards lists. It describes the progress of the first Mars colonists from Earth as they are selected and trained, travel, get to know the planet, and establish the first viable human settlement there. Personalities are powerful, and inevitable divisions develop. In short, it's a terrific story. The science is fascinating, and the humans are engaging and convincing. Throughout, the plot grows out of a rich mixture of perspectives-ecological, political, economic, psychological, ethical-all of which resonate in the here and now. Though it is a complete novel in itself, Red Mars is also the first in a trilogy. Major new sci/fi epics don't come along every year; YAs should enjoy seeing this one unfold.-Christine C. Menefee, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Roland Green
The Mars novel so has burgeoned on the sf scene lately that it threatens to become a cliche, and many of the breed will not survive the passing of the trend. Robinson's effort will, however, and with its projected sequel, "Green Mars", will likely take a place among the major sf works of the decade. The story is basically simple. It concerns the first permanent settlement on Mars, a multinational band of 100 hardy experts, and their mission--to begin making Mars habitable for humans by releasing underground water and oxygen into the atmosphere. Unfortunately, they are divided over whether this is a desirable step in human evolution or an ecological crime. Robinson's prose is as good as usual, his scientific homework impeccable, and his handling of a large cast a model to many avowed saga mongers. The book deserves--and should receive--a large audience.
Kirkus Reviews
First of a projected trilogy about the near-future colonization of Mars, from the author of Pacific Edge, Escape from Kathmandu, etc. Robinson's Mars is realistically cold, arid, and lifeless; and even before they reach the planet, his first hundred scientist- colonists are hotly debating how Mars should be terraformed. Each phase of the latter process is told from a different character's point of view, and thus Robinson constructs an intricate and fascinating mosaic of science and politics, love and betrayal, survival and discovery, murder and revolution. Among further complications: practical immortality, discovered by Martian scientists; the building of a space elevator; ice asteroids to pound the Martian crust, bringing water and thickening the atmosphere; vast Moholes excavated to tap vital heat from the core; and the ingenious creation of life forms genetically engineered to survive the harsh conditions. Yet the constantly intensifying struggle between Mars's idealists and Earth's transnational corporate exploiters makes revolution inevitable; and a handful of First Hundred survivors flee into the Martian wilderness, where other idealists have secretly prepared hidden sanctuaries. Despite the imposing density of the narrative, a novel of splendid characters in a brilliantly realized and utterly convincing setting. A pity about the overfamiliar colonization- exploitation-revolution plot cycle; still, for power, scope, depth, and detail, no other Martian epic comes close.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780553560732
  • Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
  • Publication date: 10/28/1993
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Pages: 592
  • Sales rank: 123,798
  • Series: Martian Romance Series , #1
  • Product dimensions: 4.18 (w) x 6.87 (h) x 1.32 (d)

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  • Posted April 7, 2009

    A rarity these days: A book you cannot stop thinking about

    How long has it been since I started reading a book that pervades my thoughts while at work? While watching a television program? While reading a newspaper or magazine? Too long!

    In Red Mars, Mr Robinson's first of three novels about colonization of Mars that is fascinating, engaging, thrilling and completely captivating; it is epic in scope and concept. Make no mistake, this is hard science fiction. Within this world I have found exceptionally great character development, especially considering the genre; a realistic philosophical debate about the use of current and near future technology; and a world that is stunning.

    If you like sci-fi, get Red Mars and place it immediately on the top of your stack of must reads.

    Final thought: this will be a book I look forward to reading again.

    5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 13, 2002

    Finnaly a writer who knows what to do!

    Like Asimov and Anthony, Robison puts the science into science fiction. With a cast of characters to rival any Altman film. And a setting equally as exotic as middle earth and more real. This is one of the best books ever written. It takes everyone of of the literary senses into overdrive. A fantastic book especially for those not to keen on science fiction.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 12, 2001

    made u look

    Red Mars is an awsome, inspiring and is the most well researched book about Mars to date. By itself it is one of the most compelling books that i have ever read, but combined with Blue Mars and Green Mars, makes the greatest Sci Fi trilogy ever written.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 14, 2012

    Dee

    Gosh im geting horn!y now.....bye i gtg..

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 14, 2012

    Teddy

    Pfff....you guys are soooo making me feel ho rny

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 14, 2012

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 14, 2012

    Viceman

    Do not give him a hand jub he will be in too much pain after

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 14, 2012

    Kate

    Not really mike.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 14, 2012

    Isabella

    Laughed yea hes kida ontop kissing my neck. Lol u guys got us hrny

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 14, 2012

    Brittany

    Your welcome for getting you guys hrny. Lol. Well i gotta go. Thanks again for your help. Bye *is gone*

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 27, 2012

    Definitely A Good Read!

    I started this book, unsure of what to expect, and I can say it's definitely become a favorite. It's very interesting, and brilliantly describes the Martian landscape. The characters are engaging, and very interesting to read and see how the interactions change.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 2, 2012

    Stick with it- it's worth it

    This is a complicated and technical series, it's thought provoking and worth the patience

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 29, 2011

    Quite boring

    Not what i expected. Very little action. Storyline is intriguing but there isn't much of a "story" surrounding it. Gave up halfway through.

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  • Posted August 23, 2011

    The First Book In My Favorite Series

    Kim Stanley Robinson doesn't provide an amazing plot, nor does he give stellar character development. What he does do amazingly well in Red Mars is provide a visceral Martian experience. If you do not feel like you are on the surface of Mars alongside the first pioneering Martian colonists than something is wrong. Red Mars and the the two proceding books Green Mars and Blue Mars are pinnacles of the hard science fiction genre. You will be in love with tha little red gem in the sky when you close the cover that final time.

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  • Posted June 26, 2011

    Icredible saga

    This is only the first book in a trilogy so without the next two it's hard to appreciate the scope of the work this author has undertaken. This series starts one thinking about the challenges and time needed to terraform a planet. Over the course of the books the characters become more well defined, complete with their flaws and weaknesses exposed. We see them as imperfect as we ourselves are.

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  • Posted June 24, 2011

    The new world of Mars

    I really loved this book. It gave a wonderful perdiction of challenges in the near future once we colonize Mars. The storyline was very consistent and made me think a lot about what was going on. Awesome read

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  • Posted June 4, 2011

    Great story, characters, and realistic technology

    Well formatted on nook and an unbelieveable read.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 21, 2011

    Don't bother

    Wordy and dull. Waste of money

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 19, 2010

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    Not for action seekers

    I typically enjoy things more on the fantasy side of scifi these days, but this was a long book, which I enjoy, and had decent reviews. Unfortunately it turned out that I really should've avoided this book. It's heavy on politics and detail, and very light on action. I will compliment Robinson on the detail. It's just amazing that someone did the amount of research required to write this book, and make no mistake Robinson is a great author. I just didn't like the story he wrote in this case. I won't avoid other books by Robinson, but my exploration of Mars ends with this book.

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  • Posted May 30, 2009

    Red Mars Disappointing

    I'm not sure why this is touted as a Martian Romance, I didn't find it romantic. Yes, some characters had on again, off again romances over 30 years, but it seemed to me that was because there wasn't anyone else around. Also, the argument about how to settle (or not settle) Mars that ran on for 30 years was rather boring. I think there are a lot of other sci fi books out there that are a lot more rivoting. I wasn't interested in buying the follow on books. Sorry.

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