

Can humanity find salvation in the shifting sands of Mars, or are they doomed to repeat their mistakes? Over them all, however, hangs the threat of the potential nuclear devastation of Earth. Many would-be colonists are fleeing Earth in search of a better life or business opportunities, whilst others might be seeking something more spiritual. This review contains an affiliate link to, which will earn me a commission if used, and will help to support independent bookshops.Ĭollecting previously published works and others written specially for this “fix-up” novel, The Martian Chronicles details humanity’s attempts to settle on Mars. How does this 1950 classic hold up today? Read on to find out!

It’s another Vintage Sci-fi Month review this week, as I blast off to the red planet to tackle Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles.
