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Loading... The Lady Astronaut of Mars (original 2013; edition 2014)by Mary Robinette Kowal
Work InformationThe Lady Astronaut of Mars {story} by Mary Robinette Kowal (2013)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Mary Robinette Kowal can do no wrong. I love every series by her, and this one doesn't disappoint. This short story is heart breaking and beautiful. ( ) I’m so glad I read Calculating Stars before the story that started it all. Elma and Nathaniel live on Mars. They should be enjoying their golden years — but instead Nathaniel’s dying and Elma’s dreaming of the stars. I got to know both Elma and Nathaniel well in the books. The pair we meet here are pale shadows of them. This story is very good, but not as good as the books. no reviews | add a review
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Thirty years ago, Elma York led the expedition that paved the way to life on Mars. For years she's been longing to go back up there, to once more explore the stars. But there are few opportunities for an aging astronaut, even the famous Lady Astronaut of Mars. When her chance finally comes, it may be too late. Elma must decide whether to stay with her sickening husband in what will surely be the final years of his life, or to have her final adventure and plunge deeper into the well of space. No library descriptions found. |
Author ChatMary Robinette Kowal chatted with LibraryThing members from Sep 13, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010. Read the chat. Current DiscussionsNonePopular covers
Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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