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Heirs Of Mars (2000)

by Jordan Lockhart(Favorite Author)

3.74 of 5 Votes: 3

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review 1: Mars is populated by three diverse groups:1. Humans 2. Clones who have been created to replace needed scientist, engineers, etc as they die. Despite the need for them, many humans fear and hate them.3. AI or robots known as Carties. War between the humans and Carties has recently ended with a peace accord but many of the Carties continue to fight.Life is hard on Mars. The planet offers little in the way of scenery unless you're into red rocks and dust, there is very little to do besides work; entertainment is limited to live races across the barren landscape but even these have been curtailed by the guerilla attacks of the few remaining Carties; and the mistrust between the three groups making up the population keeps everyone on edge.Joseph Robert Lewis has penned a well-c... morerafted and fascinating look at what settlement on Mars might look like. This is no Utopia - people have brought all their prejudices and unhappiness with them and these have been compounded by the bleak life they live on Mars. Although there is science involved in the cloning process and in the AI, Lewis is less concerned with the technology and more with the morality and emotions involved both by and towards the clones and Carties. There is plenty of action in this book but, at heart, it is about prejudice and revenge and the horrors these engender.I have read a lot of comments on this site against Indie writers. Some of it is deserved - I have read more than a couple of books where the authors' egos clearly outshone their ability by a mile. But there are also writers like Joseph Robert Lewis - these are the reason I search out Indie writers. Lewis' writing is clear and concise with nothing wasted, his stories are original and layered, and he never fails to grab my attention and keep it. I can't recommend him highly enough for fans of scifi/fantasy or anybody who likes a good story.
review 2: This was a good book for anyone who enjoys thought provoking science fiction. There was action, characterisation and a clever premise behind it all. Most of all I would say that it was an interesting exploration of different types of people and the workings of the mind. That is what I found most interesting since it is not an issue in our world; minds that work differently to our own, perhaps even being blended together with another mind. If the mind of a person can be changed are they still the same person? And if it doesn’t work like ours are they a person at all? I also liked the unique take on cloning in this story.So in summary, perhaps if you are getting picky there were one or two moments that I found a little convenient, but overall an enjoyable and intelligent story.Reviewed as a librarything giveaway ebook. less

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