The best thing about the trilogy is that it’s loaded with economic and political stuff. Robinson develops a whole gift-based economy that’s used among members of the underground. Barter is often used since there isn’t currency, with enclaves specializing and … Continue reading →

As part of my quest to read each and every novel that’s either won a Nebula or Hugo award, I’ve been making my way through Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars trilogy: Red, Green, and Blue. I’m halfway through Blue Mars now. … Continue reading →