Red Planet

By Robert A. Heinlein,

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Discover the wonders and secrets of a very special Mars alongside Jim and Frank in this thrilling adventure, featuring the first appearance of the Martian elder race by one of the greatest science fiction writers of all.

Robert A. Heinlein's Red Planet features the first appearance of the Martian elderā€¦

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I was completely invested in this story from the first few paragraphs. I have a habit of skimming through words and pages to get the gist of a book before committing to reading it; this book is one of the few that held me from the start.

Heinlein had this amazing ability to make Mars feel alive - not just a backdrop but a character in itself. I love this book for the sense of adventure it gives me, pulling me into a world where young explorers navigate political conspiracies and uncover the mysteries of an alien planet. Heinleinā€™s writingā€¦

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