Rating: A1
This was an excellent book. It is fairly long, but does not read like it. It offers a very intriguing view on the development of Mars, from both a political and a scientific viewpoint. This book is one of the best thought out that I've read.
I've since read Green Mars, which is every bit as good, as well thought out, and as complex, as the first one. I'm anxiously awaiting Blue Mars.
Reviewed by Thomas A. Fine on January 27, 1995; updated on December 6, 1995.