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Title: The Man Who Hated Mars
Note: Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Man Who Hated Mars" by Randall Garrett is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the life and struggles of Ron Clayton, a convict exiled to the harsh and unforgiving environment of Mars. Themes of despair, escape, and the human condition are prevalent as Clayton grapples with his hatred for the cold and inhospitable planet, yearning for the comforts of Earth. The narrative follows Clayton, who has spent fifteen years in exile on Mars after opting for this fate over imprisonment on Earth. Frustrated by his situation and bitter about the cold Martian environment, he devises a plan to escape. After meeting a fellow Martian worker, Herbert Parkinson, he seizes an opportunity to assume his identity, intending to return to Earth. Clayton's cunning and desperation culminate in a series of thrilling actions as he sabotages a spaceship, aiming to secure his freedom. However, his plan leads to unforeseen consequences, resulting in a crash landing back on Earth and the realization of the enduring impact of his choices. Ultimately, the story explores themes of survival, identity, and regret in a vividly imagined Martian setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987
EBook No.: 25644
Published: May 30, 2008
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject: Escapes -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Man Who Hated Mars
Note: Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Man Who Hated Mars" by Randall Garrett is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the life and struggles of Ron Clayton, a convict exiled to the harsh and unforgiving environment of Mars. Themes of despair, escape, and the human condition are prevalent as Clayton grapples with his hatred for the cold and inhospitable planet, yearning for the comforts of Earth. The narrative follows Clayton, who has spent fifteen years in exile on Mars after opting for this fate over imprisonment on Earth. Frustrated by his situation and bitter about the cold Martian environment, he devises a plan to escape. After meeting a fellow Martian worker, Herbert Parkinson, he seizes an opportunity to assume his identity, intending to return to Earth. Clayton's cunning and desperation culminate in a series of thrilling actions as he sabotages a spaceship, aiming to secure his freedom. However, his plan leads to unforeseen consequences, resulting in a crash landing back on Earth and the realization of the enduring impact of his choices. Ultimately, the story explores themes of survival, identity, and regret in a vividly imagined Martian setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987
EBook No.: 25644
Published: May 30, 2008
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject: Escapes -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.