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Mars Nation #2
Mars Nation 2
Eine Totgeglaubte kämpft sich durch die lebensfeindliche Wüste des Mars.
Mit ihrer Hilfe hofft die NASA-Basis auf dem Roten Planeten, ihr allergrößtes Problem zu lösen. Doch die Hoffnung zerbricht, weil eine unerwartete Bedrohung auftaucht, die alles zu zerstören droht, was sich der Rest der Menschheit bisher auf dem Planeten aufgebaut hat. Sie brauchen ein Wunder - oder einen Geist aus der Vergangenheit, dessen wahre Absichten niemand kennt.
"Mars Nation 2" setzt die Geschehnisse rund um die letzten Vertreter der Menschheit fort, die auf unserem Nachbarplaneten Mars auf Asyl und eine Zukunft hoffen.
Mit ihrer Hilfe hofft die NASA-Basis auf dem Roten Planeten, ihr allergrößtes Problem zu lösen. Doch die Hoffnung zerbricht, weil eine unerwartete Bedrohung auftaucht, die alles zu zerstören droht, was sich der Rest der Menschheit bisher auf dem Planeten aufgebaut hat. Sie brauchen ein Wunder - oder einen Geist aus der Vergangenheit, dessen wahre Absichten niemand kennt.
"Mars Nation 2" setzt die Geschehnisse rund um die letzten Vertreter der Menschheit fort, die auf unserem Nachbarplaneten Mars auf Asyl und eine Zukunft hoffen.
330 pages, Paperback
First published January 31, 2019
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Brandon Q. Morris
134 books466 followersBrandon Q. Morris is a physicist and space specialist. He has long been concerned with space issues, both professionally and privately and while he wanted to become an astronaut, he had to stay on Earth for a variety of reasons. He is particularly fascinated by the "what if” and through his books he aims to share compelling hard science fiction stories that could actually happen, and someday may happen. Morris is the author of several best-selling science fiction novels.
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June 2, 2020
Glad that's over
I had high hopes for this trilogy. The first was entertaining. The second descended into "wokeness" in a hurry. The two characters that were featured in this episode were both crazy in their own way. The solution to everything for Ewa was to go off half cocked and destroy something. Rick is a psychopath. I struggled to finish the second segment and I don't feel the need to finish the trilogy. It is more like a frigging soap opera than a sci-fi novel. I have read a lot of what B.Morris has written. This is the first that I cannot finish.
I had high hopes for this trilogy. The first was entertaining. The second descended into "wokeness" in a hurry. The two characters that were featured in this episode were both crazy in their own way. The solution to everything for Ewa was to go off half cocked and destroy something. Rick is a psychopath. I struggled to finish the second segment and I don't feel the need to finish the trilogy. It is more like a frigging soap opera than a sci-fi novel. I have read a lot of what B.Morris has written. This is the first that I cannot finish.
November 17, 2020
Disappointing.
I was expecting the author to go deeper into the "nation" theme and explore the deconstruction of society and its reconstruction in a harsh environment. Instead he focused mostly on the Unlikely-Adventure-of-the-Unexpected-Hero theme, going way outside of the believable script.
I was expecting the author to go deeper into the "nation" theme and explore the deconstruction of society and its reconstruction in a harsh environment. Instead he focused mostly on the Unlikely-Adventure-of-the-Unexpected-Hero theme, going way outside of the believable script.
February 16, 2019
4.5| Brandon Q. Morris überrascht mich hier mit einer neuen Wendung der Geschichte, die ich nicht geahnt habe. Am Ende der letzten Geschichte hat man erfahren, dass man Eva, die Missionsleiterin der MSA-Expedition, zum sicheren Tod auf dem Mars ausgesetzt hatte, weil sie verantwortlich für zahlreiche Sabotage-Aktionen und mehrere Morde war. Außerdem hat man einen Funkspruch von einer privaten Mars-Expedition aufgefangen, bei der ein sog. "Administrator" arrogant nach einem Spitzel in seinen Diensten geworben hatte.
Zum Beginn dieses Romans begegnet uns Eva wieder, die gerade erfahren hatte, daß sie von einem KI-Implantat in ihrem Gehirn zu ihren Taten gezwungen wurde. Das Implantat, das sie schließlich Freitag nennt, weist sie an, in eine bestimmte Richtung zu laufen, dort findet sie das unbemannte Versorgungs-Raumschiff der privaten Marsorganisation, in das sie in letzter Minute eindringt bevor ihr der Sauerstoff ausgeht. Derweil wird auch parallel die Geschichte an Bord der privaten Mars-Expedition erzählt, die gerade von der Erde gestartet ist. Dort hat sich ein Techniker mit verbrecherischen Mitteln unter die Crew gemischt, der sich mit ebensolchen Methoden zum "Administrator" aufschwingt. Er etabliert an Bord ein Regime, das mit ausgeklügelten Überwachungsmethoden und Mobbing die Besatzung gefügig gemacht hat...
Eva muss das Raumschiff verlassen, nachdem sie sich von den Strapazen der Wanderung erholt hat, sie nimmt bzw. entwendet jedoch ein Bohrfahrzeug mit einer Bohrvorrichtung, sie fährt damit zur Basis der NASA-Expedtion, zu ihren Leuten kann sie aufgrund der Vorkommnisse um ihre Person nicht zurückkehren. Sie will mit dem Bohrer, mit dem man nach Wasser bohren kann, ihre Schuld etwas abmildern. Von den vier NASA-Leuten wird sie gut empfangen und sie setzen sich gleich daran, ein mögliches Wasserreservoir anzubohren, was sie jedoch darunter finden, spottet jeder Beschreibung...
Was sie hier finden, dies bringt die Geschichte zu einer völlig neuen Wendung; nachdem dies jedoch überstanden ist, werden die Konsequenzen m.E. etwas stiefmütterlich bzw. nicht angemessen behandelt...
Inzwischen ist die private Marsexpedition gelandet und der "Administrator" verlangt, wenig verklausiliert, die Unterwerfung der NASA und der MSA-Expedtion unter sein Kommando, auch die Auslieferung von Eva wird verlangt. Beides wird abgelehnt...
Dies ist wohl der Plot für den Nachfolgeroman, es ist alles für einen Showdown aufgestellt, auf einer Seite die NASA und die MSA-Crew mit ihrer humanistischen Einstellung und auf der anderen Seite ist der verbrecherische "Administrator" mit seinem Gefolge, und da ist ja noch eine chinesische Expedition unterwegs. Außerdem weiß man nichts vom Schicksal der Erde, die von einem Moment zum anderen verstummt ist; und da sind noch die Hinterlassenschaften einer technisch hochstehenden außerirdischen Zivilisation, die den Mars umgraben wollte...
Ich bin dann wieder auf eine neue Wendung gespannt.
Zum Beginn dieses Romans begegnet uns Eva wieder, die gerade erfahren hatte, daß sie von einem KI-Implantat in ihrem Gehirn zu ihren Taten gezwungen wurde. Das Implantat, das sie schließlich Freitag nennt, weist sie an, in eine bestimmte Richtung zu laufen, dort findet sie das unbemannte Versorgungs-Raumschiff der privaten Marsorganisation, in das sie in letzter Minute eindringt bevor ihr der Sauerstoff ausgeht. Derweil wird auch parallel die Geschichte an Bord der privaten Mars-Expedition erzählt, die gerade von der Erde gestartet ist. Dort hat sich ein Techniker mit verbrecherischen Mitteln unter die Crew gemischt, der sich mit ebensolchen Methoden zum "Administrator" aufschwingt. Er etabliert an Bord ein Regime, das mit ausgeklügelten Überwachungsmethoden und Mobbing die Besatzung gefügig gemacht hat...
Eva muss das Raumschiff verlassen, nachdem sie sich von den Strapazen der Wanderung erholt hat, sie nimmt bzw. entwendet jedoch ein Bohrfahrzeug mit einer Bohrvorrichtung, sie fährt damit zur Basis der NASA-Expedtion, zu ihren Leuten kann sie aufgrund der Vorkommnisse um ihre Person nicht zurückkehren. Sie will mit dem Bohrer, mit dem man nach Wasser bohren kann, ihre Schuld etwas abmildern. Von den vier NASA-Leuten wird sie gut empfangen und sie setzen sich gleich daran, ein mögliches Wasserreservoir anzubohren, was sie jedoch darunter finden, spottet jeder Beschreibung...
Was sie hier finden, dies bringt die Geschichte zu einer völlig neuen Wendung; nachdem dies jedoch überstanden ist, werden die Konsequenzen m.E. etwas stiefmütterlich bzw. nicht angemessen behandelt...
Inzwischen ist die private Marsexpedition gelandet und der "Administrator" verlangt, wenig verklausiliert, die Unterwerfung der NASA und der MSA-Expedtion unter sein Kommando, auch die Auslieferung von Eva wird verlangt. Beides wird abgelehnt...
Dies ist wohl der Plot für den Nachfolgeroman, es ist alles für einen Showdown aufgestellt, auf einer Seite die NASA und die MSA-Crew mit ihrer humanistischen Einstellung und auf der anderen Seite ist der verbrecherische "Administrator" mit seinem Gefolge, und da ist ja noch eine chinesische Expedition unterwegs. Außerdem weiß man nichts vom Schicksal der Erde, die von einem Moment zum anderen verstummt ist; und da sind noch die Hinterlassenschaften einer technisch hochstehenden außerirdischen Zivilisation, die den Mars umgraben wollte...
Ich bin dann wieder auf eine neue Wendung gespannt.
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February 17, 2019
... 3 Punkte nur weil die Geschichte zumindest spannend erzählt ist.
Inzwischen ist die Story so unglaubwürdig geworden, dass ich das Ganze eher als Space/Planeten Opera als echte SF betrachte. Die handelnden Personen werden immer unglaubwürdiger und folgen nur noch einem Konzept dass in keinster Weise durchdacht ist.
Inzwischen ist die Story so unglaubwürdig geworden, dass ich das Ganze eher als Space/Planeten Opera als echte SF betrachte. Die handelnden Personen werden immer unglaubwürdiger und folgen nur noch einem Konzept dass in keinster Weise durchdacht ist.
June 23, 2020
Bringing in new adventures for our favorite characters and meeting new ones! This one brings a little more fiction to the fun, but doesn't lose its scientific detail. What a wild ride!
December 30, 2020
Wait, WHAT the hell just happened? We went from supposedly hard sci fi in book one. Then this book starts as a character study of two characters (which I was kind of enjoying, even though I hated both characters), but then there is a HARD turn into chapter after chapter of detailed action (much of it stupid actions to be taking) .
Thanks to Kindle Unlimited I may read book three just to find out where the author is going with all this. If I had to pay for these books, there's no way I'd continue.
Thanks to Kindle Unlimited I may read book three just to find out where the author is going with all this. If I had to pay for these books, there's no way I'd continue.
October 20, 2021
An excellent read, but with a caveat.
I have just read books 2 and 3 to complete this trilogy. In my review of the first book I expressed a few concerns, and this book is no different.
In this volume, the third ship from Earth, a Musk-style billionaire colonization attempt, arrives complete with dictator who tries to take over the entire mars colonization effort with himself as top dog. I found this disappointing, as it is one of the oldest sci-fi tropes of them all. Also, I found much of the science simply not believable. There is a basic principle with sci-fi - if the science exists, it must be accurate, and if it does not yet exist it must sound believable. There are some aspects of this trilogy, mostly in relation to artificial intelligence and alien artifacts, that are just not believable. This is a personal thing, and if you are not tech-minded this won't bother you in the least.
Having said that, I have still given this book 4 stars. Having once decided to suspend my disbelief, I thoroughly enjoyed the story overall. The writer has a clean, easy to read writing style, and is clearly knowledgeable about his subject matter. The story line drew me in, and I read both book 2 and 3 in just a few days. Character development is good, and the main character are well rounded.
This story is written in the style of the great masters of sci-fi, and is straightforward, easy to read. Definitely not for YA. Given my above caveat I would easily recommend this writer's stories to anyone. I will certainly be reading more of his work.
I have just read books 2 and 3 to complete this trilogy. In my review of the first book I expressed a few concerns, and this book is no different.
In this volume, the third ship from Earth, a Musk-style billionaire colonization attempt, arrives complete with dictator who tries to take over the entire mars colonization effort with himself as top dog. I found this disappointing, as it is one of the oldest sci-fi tropes of them all. Also, I found much of the science simply not believable. There is a basic principle with sci-fi - if the science exists, it must be accurate, and if it does not yet exist it must sound believable. There are some aspects of this trilogy, mostly in relation to artificial intelligence and alien artifacts, that are just not believable. This is a personal thing, and if you are not tech-minded this won't bother you in the least.
Having said that, I have still given this book 4 stars. Having once decided to suspend my disbelief, I thoroughly enjoyed the story overall. The writer has a clean, easy to read writing style, and is clearly knowledgeable about his subject matter. The story line drew me in, and I read both book 2 and 3 in just a few days. Character development is good, and the main character are well rounded.
This story is written in the style of the great masters of sci-fi, and is straightforward, easy to read. Definitely not for YA. Given my above caveat I would easily recommend this writer's stories to anyone. I will certainly be reading more of his work.
January 10, 2020
Enjoyable, mostly
I enjoyed both of the first two books in this trilogy and will continue now with the third. To a small degree the premise is similar to The Martian in that it deals with survival on the red planet without assistance from Earth. Added is the human element represented by competing agendas between rival groups. However, this one started to lose me with the introduction of an alien component. It was by far the longest chapter too. So much time spent describing Ewa’s every step. Maybe the purpose of diverting to the “mountain” sub plot will be explained in the final instalment, but to me, it didn’t belong, and it seemed an unnecessary distraction from the story. That is why I gave it 3 stars instead of 4.
I enjoyed both of the first two books in this trilogy and will continue now with the third. To a small degree the premise is similar to The Martian in that it deals with survival on the red planet without assistance from Earth. Added is the human element represented by competing agendas between rival groups. However, this one started to lose me with the introduction of an alien component. It was by far the longest chapter too. So much time spent describing Ewa’s every step. Maybe the purpose of diverting to the “mountain” sub plot will be explained in the final instalment, but to me, it didn’t belong, and it seemed an unnecessary distraction from the story. That is why I gave it 3 stars instead of 4.
December 31, 2019
As usual Mr. Morris writes the kind of science fiction that is actually quite possible right now.
The only thing stopping the endeavors put forth is money at this point; a greater home nation and public will power.
It is fascinating how difficult it will be for our (meaning all Astronauts) Astronauts to overcome and succeed in the colonization of space and the varied planets.
It's obvious the individuals who wish to be Astronauts must be top-notch unwavering humans.
This is how well Brandon Q. Morris lays out our exploration and colonization of space. His writing is top-notch.
The only thing stopping the endeavors put forth is money at this point; a greater home nation and public will power.
It is fascinating how difficult it will be for our (meaning all Astronauts) Astronauts to overcome and succeed in the colonization of space and the varied planets.
It's obvious the individuals who wish to be Astronauts must be top-notch unwavering humans.
This is how well Brandon Q. Morris lays out our exploration and colonization of space. His writing is top-notch.
April 24, 2021
Entertaining Second Book in the Mars Trilogy
Entertaining plot. Morris created characters with whom I could relate. The villain is a little too evil to be quite believable, but that did not interfere with my enjoying the book. (I would have given it 4 or even 5 stars, but . . .) What did interfere was vulgar language and sex. I read one of Morris' books and in it did not run into that problem, so I came back for more. Apparently that was a mistake. Having read Books 1 & 2, I am not sure I will finish the trilogy.
Entertaining plot. Morris created characters with whom I could relate. The villain is a little too evil to be quite believable, but that did not interfere with my enjoying the book. (I would have given it 4 or even 5 stars, but . . .) What did interfere was vulgar language and sex. I read one of Morris' books and in it did not run into that problem, so I came back for more. Apparently that was a mistake. Having read Books 1 & 2, I am not sure I will finish the trilogy.
January 22, 2024
4-
Interesting theme, but the story is very unrealistic, and the characters are acting strange.
Interesting theme, but the story is very unrealistic, and the characters are acting strange.
September 9, 2020
It was a good follow up. Definitely a filler book to line up the 3rd installment. They introduced new characters which made the story more interesting. The new characters were well established and intriguing, you definitely developed a emotional connection to them - whether good or bad.
Three things that majorly disappointed me was the shift to new characters left the story line for most of the Book 1 characters nearly unaccounted for. Second, they introduced a major plot twist that seemed a little far-fetched and reaching. It kind of threw me off because I definitely wasn't expecting it and it really changed the dynamic of the story. It wasn't necessarily bad, it just was different. Lastly, I found the story telling of the major plot twist a little loose, and I guess what I mean is the objects and actions of the twist were poorly described and it was hard to really draw up a clear imagination of what was happening. This could just be my own lack of attention in this section of the book, but I felt it was weak this particular area.
I would really only recommend this book if you have nothing else to read and need something quick and easy to pass the time.
Three things that majorly disappointed me was the shift to new characters left the story line for most of the Book 1 characters nearly unaccounted for. Second, they introduced a major plot twist that seemed a little far-fetched and reaching. It kind of threw me off because I definitely wasn't expecting it and it really changed the dynamic of the story. It wasn't necessarily bad, it just was different. Lastly, I found the story telling of the major plot twist a little loose, and I guess what I mean is the objects and actions of the twist were poorly described and it was hard to really draw up a clear imagination of what was happening. This could just be my own lack of attention in this section of the book, but I felt it was weak this particular area.
I would really only recommend this book if you have nothing else to read and need something quick and easy to pass the time.
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March 29, 2021Book 1 was great. I loved the characters, the setting, the struggle, the community that ended up being built.
Book 2? Not so great. It focused on 2 of the characters we met in book 1. Ewa and Rick. The characters are both so unlikeable and so atrocious that I just didn't care what happened to them. I had to quit during Ewa's journey in the machines she stole. I just had zero interest in her journey and DNF the book.
Book 2? Not so great. It focused on 2 of the characters we met in book 1. Ewa and Rick. The characters are both so unlikeable and so atrocious that I just didn't care what happened to them. I had to quit during Ewa's journey in the machines she stole. I just had zero interest in her journey and DNF the book.
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December 4, 2019
This second instalment of the Mars Nation trilogy is quite good. Certainly offers a new angle on the topic of AI. Very strange take.
The story was a good mix of hard science and some way out there ideas. The villain is a bit over the top, but that makes it kind of fun.
I look forward to the next edition.
The story was a good mix of hard science and some way out there ideas. The villain is a bit over the top, but that makes it kind of fun.
I look forward to the next edition.
November 30, 2019
Exclude or downplay Rick and would be better
Started off very well but soon was spoiled by the Rick character. This person was such a negative on the story I had to give up 25% through. I'm sorry to report this.
Started off very well but soon was spoiled by the Rick character. This person was such a negative on the story I had to give up 25% through. I'm sorry to report this.
December 7, 2019
Great legs!
Characters to love and a few to hate, pioneers of the future, great technology ideas, really enjoying the plot, looking forward to book three, on my Christmas reading list.
Characters to love and a few to hate, pioneers of the future, great technology ideas, really enjoying the plot, looking forward to book three, on my Christmas reading list.
December 28, 2019
Good Storyline, Well Written
Easy to follow, intriguing plot and storyline, with very realistic details of the Mars environment. Characters are real and very likeable. Can't wait for Book Three.
Easy to follow, intriguing plot and storyline, with very realistic details of the Mars environment. Characters are real and very likeable. Can't wait for Book Three.
July 3, 2020
Mars Nation 2
Just finished up book 2 of Mars Nation, I really loved this book, the first one too! The stories make me feel like I'm right there with the crew. They have helped a lot during this pandemic. I already have book 3, so I'm going to read it now. Thank you.
Just finished up book 2 of Mars Nation, I really loved this book, the first one too! The stories make me feel like I'm right there with the crew. They have helped a lot during this pandemic. I already have book 3, so I'm going to read it now. Thank you.
December 26, 2020
Wonderful
Just when you think there is no way you would like a character, things change. Just when you think something is so implausible that you can’t believe anymore, things change. Now I can’t wait to read the third book in the series.
Just when you think there is no way you would like a character, things change. Just when you think something is so implausible that you can’t believe anymore, things change. Now I can’t wait to read the third book in the series.
January 12, 2021
Interesting developments in the colonization saga. Conspiracies, power struggles, good guys against bad guys, and life threatening alien technology, that hopefully come to a conclusion in the third book
June 24, 2023
I read the first book in this series in early 2021, but was not compelled to continue the series. On a business trip in 2023 I grabbed the entire series and found it to be a good distraction from the grueling meetings.
July 19, 2023
En realidad, 2.5 estrellas.
En este libro se introduce a Rick y creo que es un gran antagonista (que también cumple la finalidad de unir más al grupo de la NASA y MpT). De hecho, me entretuvieron bastante los hechos en la Spaceliner 1. La parte de Ewa sigue pareciéndome fascinante.
En este libro se introduce a Rick y creo que es un gran antagonista (que también cumple la finalidad de unir más al grupo de la NASA y MpT). De hecho, me entretuvieron bastante los hechos en la Spaceliner 1. La parte de Ewa sigue pareciéndome fascinante.
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December 2, 2019
Not up to book 1. Ran of the rails two thirds of the way through. 2.5
July 12, 2020
3.5 Stars.
July 16, 2020
Very enjoyable read
August 8, 2020
Another great read, book 2 did not disappoint. Time to jump into the final book.
September 22, 2020
Not as good as the first book.
September 29, 2020
Great continuation of the story. It does go a little out there but I will keep up until the last one.
October 2, 2020
Not quite as enjoyable as the first book mainly due to the thoroughly despicable character Rick.
May 10, 2022
Finished reading only because I hate to drop things unfinished.
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