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Blue Mars (Mars Trilogy, #3)

Kim Stanley Robinson
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Blue Mars (Mars Trilogy, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997

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Kim Stanley Robinson

Blue Mars (Mars Trilogy, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

768

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mars • Future

Theme
Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Blue Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson continues the story of colonists on Mars as they face political, social, and ecological challenges. Developing new societal structures, they strive for stability and sustainability. The novel explores themes of identity, governance, and environmental stewardship in the evolving Martian landscape.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

34,358 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kim Stanley Robinson's Blue Mars offers a richly detailed conclusion to the Mars trilogy, praised for its depth in world-building and thoughtful exploration of socio-political themes. However, some readers find its pacing slow and dense. Overall, it's celebrated for its ambitious scope and intellectual rigor but may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Blue Mars (Mars Trilogy, #3)?

Readers who enjoy Blue Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson are typically fans of hard science fiction with elaborate world-building and environmental themes. Similar to readers of Dune by Frank Herbert and The Mars Trilogy by Arthur C. Clarke, they appreciate detailed scientific exploration and sociopolitical narratives.

4.1

34,358 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

768

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mars • Future

Theme
Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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