The Lady Astronaut of Mars

The Lady Astronaut of Mars

Mary Robinette Kowal

Enjoyment: Quality: Characters: Plot:

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.

Publication Year: 2014


From the Forum

No posts yet

Kick off the convo with a theory, question, musing, or update

Recent Reviews

Your rating:

  • Hyzie
    Apr 07, 2025
    Enjoyment: Quality: Characters: Plot:

    0
    comments 0
    Reply
  • brightsword
    Apr 16, 2025
    Enjoyment: Quality: Characters: Plot:

    0
    comments 0
    Reply
  • jessdav
    May 18, 2025
    Enjoyment: Quality: Characters: Plot:

    This was beautiful.
    In such a short piece I felt sad, happy, wonder, and love. The way that the Lady Astronaut was portrayed was so wonderful, and I loved how we see her relationship with her husband. I liked that we also got a glimpse of the realities of space travel, and the longing to be back in space for this character.

    This was heartbreaking and beautiful. I am very looking forward to the novel coming out.

    0
    comments 0
    Reply
  • View all reviews
    Community recs if you liked this book...