As It Is On Mars

Rating:
Summary: Technically interesting; literally a bore
Review: While the book presents a convincing technical case for survival on Mars, complete with a geography lesson and specifics on Martian weather, geology, and orbital mechanics, the characters are one dimensional and the plot predictable. The dialog between characters is, at times, as tortuous and "canned" as a high school algebra lesson. I found myself skipping pages of conversation between Denise and John who are unfortunately the most uninteresting couple ever to embark on a interplanetary voyage. The introduction of Zen philosophy into the equation is intersting, if not odd. The conspiracy aspects of the book are forced and an extreme stretch of credulity.

The book presents a good basis for survival on Mars; but as entertainment, leaves much to be desired.