BLUE MARS

Last in a trilogy about Mars, this novel represents a significant commitment of time and attention. In a time when Mars is being colonized from Earth, both planets face ecological destruction. This saga of human evolution offers a complex plot, most every aspect of which will provide food for rumination. Richard Ferrone maintains his interest in the story he tells up to the last, which will help the listener to do the same, as this is a book that relies heavily on the narrative voice. He never allows himself to fall into monotony, even when presented with lists of place or person names or long explicative passages. His timing and sense of plot keep the book from bogging down. J.E.M. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 02/ JAN 03]