The Martian Chronicles

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Summary: One of the best Bradbury has produced.
Review: It took me two tries to get this book, after the second time the full impact had hit me. Once this book becomes understood, it can be recognized as nothing other than a masterpiece of science fiction.

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Summary: I couldn't stop thinking about it for three whole days
Review: I first read this book in fifth grade. I think at that point, I basically got it, but I don't think I fully grasped all the nuances (I suppose I probably still don't grasp all the nuances of this book). I reread it recently, and by the time I was finished, I couldn't believe it. It is so beautifully written, and the end was so amazing, that I actually cried. I never cry at movies or books. I couldn't stop thinking about the book for three days. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes to read an amazing commentary on human nature, and the destruction that it brings.

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Summary: Ray Bradbury is PURE classic!
Review: Bradbury has become, to me, a living legend in science fiction. In high school, I gained much respect for his knack for storytelling. Now, I've come to respect him for the lessons he teaches thru his works. This book definitely teaches us as humans to look in the mirror and see that we are each responsible for the future of ourselves and of Earth itself. It shows how humans can take things for granted and overlook the beauty of their surroundings. I was honored to meet Mr. Bradbury at the LA Book Festival and found him to be a nice person even though I was speechless. I will definitely be reading more of his works in the future, but this book so far is one of my all-time favorites!

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Summary: The greatest book of all time!
Review: I think that all of Bradbury's books that I have read are fantastic! Bradbury has a way of telling every little detail. This book was my favorite book of all time. I have currently read it for a third time. And I still feel like I'm on Mars interacting with the Martians. I am also reading now "Illustrated Man" which is also great so far.

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Summary: Good Collection of Short Stories
Review: Ray Bradbury did an excellent job in this collection of short stories. Each story written at different periods of his career reflect human emotions and the human urge to explore. Definitely not meant to be read as a novel though. It is one of the best eerie works of fiction I've read. Especially good stories were "-and the moon be still as bright" and "the martian." Bradbury has similar stories like the Illustrated Man and Dandelion Wine.

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Summary: Greatest writer in the Universe. Period.
Review: A work of science-fiction genius! Certainly better than most S/F written today. Often imitated, never duplicated. A fine gem! Completely original, undoubtedly entertaining.

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Summary: Greatest SF Work Ever
Review: I find it hard to believe that there are several negative reviews about this great book. Perhaps these critics should lay off the Stupid Pills...

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Summary: ineteresting book, i enjoyed it very much
Review: The book was a collection of short stories about earth's attempts to land men on mars. I liked it because it was broken down into stories which allowed easy flowing reading, and made the book seem to go by page after page faster when you knew it was just a short story. The stories were all unique and really cool. I'm glad that of the few books I have ever read, that this one was one of them. :o)

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Summary: This book gets you involved.
Review: I liked it because it took a look at human nature

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Summary: A WONDERFUL JOURNEY
Review: 50's Science fiction at its Best