The Martian Contingency by Mary Robinette Kowal

The Martian Contingency

Lady Astronaut #4

Mary Robinette Kowal

388 pages • first pub 2025 (editions)

fiction historical science fiction adventurous emotional medium-paced
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The Martian Contingency is ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally complex, adventure-driven sci-fi that blends alternate history with the ethical challenges of preserving humanity’s future.

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Mary Robinette Kowal returns to Mars in this latest entry to the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Lady Astronaut series. “Kowal masters both science and historical accuracy in this alternate history adventure.”—Andy Weir, author of The Martian, on Th...

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Community Reviews

4.46
based on 77 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 97%

emotional: 75%

hopeful: 47%

inspiring: 45%

mysterious: 37%

tense: 32%

informative: 25%

reflective: 22%

funny: 20%

challenging: 12%

dark: 7%

sad: 5%

lighthearted: 2%

Pace

28% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
65% of readers chose A mix
22% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

61% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

88% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

48% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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