A review by whimsicalscribbler
Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson

hopeful tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I have mixed feelings about this book. Parts of it are beautiful and hopeful and clever, but parts of it really drag. The female characters feel hollow and the dynamics between some of the characters feel a bit forced, but overall it's an interesting book exploring interesting ideas.