| This is a mediocre account of the third manned trip to Mars. When their return ship ceases to function, a handful of astrounauts and scientists must travel halfway across the red planet to find a return ship from a previous mission that will only hold half their number. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - depressing/sad FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes Explore: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 0 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 50 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - 40's-50's Main Adversary Identity: - none Setting Takes place on Earth? Yes Takes place in spaceship? Yes Not Earth, in Solar System? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment scientific jargon? (SF only) - a significant amount of technical jargon Sex in book? Yes How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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