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Synopsis
In The Martian Chronicles, Ray Bradbury, America’s preeminent storyteller, imagines a place of hope, dreams, and metaphor—of crystal pillars and fossil seas—where a fine dust settles on the great empty cities of a vanished, devastated civilization. Earthmen conquer Mars and then are conquered by it, lulled by dangerous lies of comfort and familiarity, and enchanted by the lingering glamour of an ancient, mysterious native race. In this classic work of fiction, Bradbury exposes our ambitions, weaknesses, and ignorance in a strange and breathtaking world where man does not belong.
Thoughts
I finally read one of those notable books I had always meant to get around to. With the new 75th Anniversary Edition releasing soon, I bumped it to the top of my TBR—and I’m so glad I did. I had only read Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 before, but this one will definitely linger in my mind the same way. I enjoyed the collection overall; some stories gripped me more than others, but the experience felt like an engrossing Twilight Zone marathon.
★★★★☆