The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury
This science fiction novel is a collection of intertwined short stories that depict the colonization of Mars by humans fleeing from a troubled Earth, and the conflict between aboriginal Martians and the new colonists. The book delves into issues such as nuclear war, racism, and censorship. As the human settlers arrive and begin to shape the Martian landscape to their needs, they face a series of strange and haunting encounters with the Martian civilization, leading to unexpected and often tragic outcomes.
The 742nd greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 485
Since this book was first published in 1950, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 485.0.
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