Pargat Singh’s Reviews > Red Mars > Status Update

I should re-read the first section to see how much my image of John was maligned by Franks pov. Sad that he’s dead for real but glad we got some closure on hiroko’s crew and the stowaway. Not sure why he was brought but maybe it’s coming up. Excited for this frank chapter to continue

The John chapter has kicked things into a new level of interesting. Still waiting on the stowaway/coyote but I do like his journey around the planet meeting people.
Eco-economics seems flimsy but I guess that’s because I’m a jaded Terran.
I wish there was a little bit less geography because I feel kinda lost but maybe this is a good incentive to learn

The michel chapter is weird as hell and I’m disappointed that the stowaway gets no explanation still. Next one seems super long so maybe we’re about to catch up to the intro

The pull quote from Arthur c Clark is 100% correct. This is an incredible depiction of the colonization of Mars. It feels like the retelling of a real account

KSR has really given me the prequel to the Martian missions I would have loved to see with this Nadia section. Really admire how he’s able to swap viewpoints but keep the story feeling so consistent. I’m a little lost with some of the names but he gives enough specific focus to the leaders of each faction that it doesn’t get overwhelming. Still no mystery man but I wonder what Ana’s whole deal is

Nadia’s section is great but I’m really looking forward to to the stowaway reveal