Leaving behind a world on the brink of destruction, man came to the Red planet and found the Martians waiting, dreamlike. Seeking the promise of a new beginning, man brought with him his oldest fears and his deepest desires. Man conquered Mars—and in that instant, Mars conquered him. The strange new world with its ancient, dying race and vast, red-gold deserts cast a spell on him, settled into his dreams, and changed him forever. Here are the captivating chronicles of man and Mars—the modern classic by the peerless Ray Bradbury.
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'The bitter irony of The Martian Chronicles is both stark and shocking' Guardian 'As a science fiction writer, Ray Bradbury has long been streets ahead of anyone else' Daily Telegraph 'The sheer velocity of his words is an apocalyptic torrent which sweeps the reader on' Independent
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One of the greatest writers of science fiction and fantasy in the world today, Ray Bradbury was born in Waukegan, Illinois, in 1920. He moved with his family to Los Angeles in 1934.
He has published some 500 short stories, novels, plays, scripts and poems since his first story appeared in ‘Weird Tales’ when he was twenty years old.
Ray Bradbury lives in Los Angeles.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This book is excellent. The plot is well concieved and the idea of martians living out their lives as us earthlings, intriging. The epic adventure and irony of the tale is like on other. BUY BUY BUY! You won't regret it. You will never be able to put it down!
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By M. Walsh
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The Martian Chronicles has stood up well to the test of time. The issues it deals with such as war and human angst are as relevant today as they ever were. I'd read the first 100 pages before I even realised what time it was! I'd recommend this book to anyone who enjoys not only science fiction, but also to anyone who enjoys reading a book that will make them think. It's a good read although sometimes Bradbury's observations into human nature will have you squirming uncomfortably.
Be warned, don't start to read this late at night, it'll be early morning before you put it down.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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The Martian Chronicles is a genre classic that details mankind's numerous attempts to colonise the red planet. From the outset, you are drawn into Ray Bradbury's charming yet heartbreaking allegory of the conquest of the New World. As in the historical Americas, many of Mars' native inhabitants succumb to the diseases brought by the human settlers, who themselves fall prey to their own greed and loneliness. These stories are both beautiful and tragic and I defy anyone not to be quietly moved by 'The Martian', a wonderful tale of love and loss. Bradbury has the uncanny ability to reach into your chest and play with your heart.
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Ray's finest
Oh Ray, this may be your finest work. Competely different to anything being written at the time and if anything it has only got better with age.
Published 19 days ago by M B Williams
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Amazing!
A truly awesome, thought provoking book.
Put aside any memories of the tv series-it just doesn't compare.
I couldn't put it down & strongly recommend that you pick it up!
Put aside any memories of the tv series-it just doesn't compare.
I couldn't put it down & strongly recommend that you pick it up!
Published 28 days ago by squigglypie
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Wonderful book, in a shoddy kindle edition
This is an absolutely splendid work, which is dated in its science and outlook, but none the worse for that: it's an insight into the worldview of its time, written in a hauntingly... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mark
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The Martian Chronicles
This is a classic piece of Sci-Fi which doesn't date from a master of Sci-Fi writing. There are some really poignant moments in the stories.
Published 1 month ago by JBW
2.0 out of 5 stars
a bit disapointed
having read ray before I was a bit dissapointed in the storyline and the film with rock Hudson was even more disjointed
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Michael Galvin
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A sci-fi classic
Ingenius and always thought-provoking, the Martian Chronicles are about humans and the follies of human nature. That is the irony that is behind these tales of life on Mars. Read more
Published 2 months ago by LORD BEAU
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Good read from a classic author
A bit dated perhaps, in light of the Curiosity data - but still a collection of very good yarns, Been promising myself a copy, glad I eventually got round to it
Published 3 months ago by D. A. Robinson
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Bought as a present.
Bought this for my husband who is a big Ray Bradbury fan. I cannot say how good it is as l have not read it myself.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Lynda Monday
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Mars Fever!
Having only read one short story by Bradbury before this book, both his style and the genre (in book form) were new to me. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Helen Simpson
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Haunted Mars
This is a magical book. The images Bradbury evokes stay long in the memory. His writing is poetic and mesmerising. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Brian_OWC
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