Alison H. (Alison-H) - reviewed on 8/13/2007 + 54 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 6

A sweeping story about the colonization of Mars and the problems that follow. A hand picked group of 100 scientists representing many countries and interests might seem the ideal colonization unit, but everyone lies to selection committees and ideas can be weapons as well as tools. Kim Stanley Robinson deftly handles both the broad scientific theories and the more intricate social web of his many characters.

An engrossing read particularly for anyone interested in both the science and sociology of the future of humanity.

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