Mars
Book description
To the harsh landscape of Sol's fourth planet travel thirteen astronauts, the best scientists from eleven nations, on a history-making voyage into the unknown. The international crew of the Mars mission have spent nine months in space, crossing 100 million kilometres, to reach the last great frontier. Their voyage is…
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2 authors picked Mars as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
After spending a few weeks on the Navajo lands in Northern Arizona in 1988, I wanted to write my book from the holistic and naturalistic perspective of a young Navajo who had worked for NASA and lived off the reservation for several years (loosely based on a friend of mine). As it turned out, Ben Bova got there ahead of me in 1992, sending a Navajo geologist on the first crewed mission to Mars. While he’s there, he makes a discovery that also ties into Navajo culture. I have always appreciated the worldview of the Navajo people, and characters with…
From Bruce's list on science fiction about Mars colonization.
Mars was the first book about humans visiting Mars that felt believable to me. There is something inspiring and satisfying about a cast of characters forced to solve complex issues with real science and teamwork. By setting the novel in the "not too distant" future, Bova makes it feel lived in and relatable. And, the fact that it hints at an ancient alien mystery only serves to make it more exciting.
From Dylan's list on sci-fi to pique your sense of wonder.
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