The Martian Chronicles
About this book
This is a collection of science fiction short stories, cleverly cobbled together to form a coherent and very readable novel about a future colonization of Mars. As the stories progress chronologically the author tells how the first humans colonized Mars, initially sharing the planet with a handful of Martians. When Earth is devastated by nuclear war the colony is left to fend for itself and the colonists determine to build a new Earth on Mars.
Reader Profile
4.2/5 · 292934 readers · 277 pages · ≈ 5 h 08 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Martian Chronicles?
About ≈ 5 h 08 m — 277 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Martian Chronicles?
277 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Martian Chronicles?
It sits on the Drama, Science Fiction, Fiction shelves.
Has The Martian Chronicles been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The 13th Apostle (1988), The Veldt (1987), The Martian Chronicles (1980).
Is The Martian Chronicles in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Martian Chronicles?
The main characters include Ray Bradbury (1920-).
Where does The Martian Chronicles take place?
It is set in Mars (Planet), Marte (Planeta).
Who wrote The Martian Chronicles?
Ray Bradbury.