Can the hundred keep hold of their grasp on Mars as it becomes a refuge to humanity? Is history doomed to repeat itself even so far from home? As the tide of humanity washes over the Red Planet, one thing is certain – Mars will never be the same again. Their success depends on their knowledge, their expertise and sheer luck as they carve out a new existence in isolation. Earth, however, remains in turmoil politics, population growth and the strain on already scarce resources leaves people looking up to the night sky, to that beacon of wealth, success and knowledge – Mars. Red Mars charts the colonisation of Mars over a thirty-five year span as one hundred scientists embark on a mission to bring civilisation to the Red Planet. But I’m so glad I got on that Mars train because this is truly a science fiction epic – dazzlingly real, daunting in its scope and scale, and monumental in its undertaking. Science Fiction | 668 Pages | Published by Voyager in 1996įollowing a resurgence in popularity this year, it was about time I jumped on the bandwagon and showed some appreciation for the Red Planet. I picked up a copy of Red Mars after it became Book of the Month for Dragons and Jetpacks and, having heard very mixed reviews, wasn’t sure which way it would swing for me.
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