Oh boy, the conclusion of Ben Bova's Mars Series. Bova mentioned the intention to add another book to his "Mars" series some years ago in an interview. But i never thought this would ever happen.
The question is now: Do i wait for the german translation?
I have to say that the Road is one of the most beautiful and depressing books i've ever read. It will stick in your head for a long time. I haven't read the others, but I can't wait to get my hands on saturn's children. (And to any closet-fantasists here - Toll the hounds is out. :D )
I didn't see "Mars Life" coming, but Bova is prolific as hell and I guess I shouldn't be surprised. He's not the best stylist in the world but he tells a good story.
Oh boy, the conclusion of Ben Bova's Mars Series. Bova mentioned the intention to add another book to his "Mars" series some years ago in an interview. But i never thought this would ever happen.
ReplyDeleteThe question is now: Do i wait for the german translation?
In the meantime, enjoy the book, Mac!
Steffen
Hey Mac,
ReplyDeleteDo you have a top 10 list of must read sci-fi? I am embarrassingly far behind and life now affords me some time to get some reading in here and there.
Thanks in advance!
-Denny
I heartily endorse spook country and saturns children.
ReplyDeleteMainspring didnt really do it for me, the pacing felt all wrong, although the individual ideas and concepts were good.
I have to say that the Road is one of the most beautiful and depressing books i've ever read. It will stick in your head for a long time. I haven't read the others, but I can't wait to get my hands on saturn's children. (And to any closet-fantasists here - Toll the hounds is out. :D )
ReplyDeleteA top ten list? Hmmm. Not a bad idea!
ReplyDeleteIn the meantime:
http://www.mactonnies.com/bookreviews.html
Steffen--
ReplyDeleteI didn't see "Mars Life" coming, but Bova is prolific as hell and I guess I shouldn't be surprised. He's not the best stylist in the world but he tells a good story.
Spook Country and The Road both come with heartfelt recommendations -- from me.
ReplyDeleteThere's no doubt in my mind that I'll like "Spook Country." But I'm halfway thru "The Road" and have distinctly mixed reactions (so far).
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