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I can't stop thinking about this series. Robinson continues the Mars trilogy with this second installment, in which the Martian colonists really make progress with growing stuff (hence, "green"). I can't recommend these books enough - Robinson really writes the Martian landscape like he's been there - and the world-building (society, politics, science, everything) is just excellent. Robinson makes some strides with characterization here as well; Sax, who was one of my least favorite characters in Red Mars (because I found him least accessible) here experiences a personal crisis and becomes incredibly sympathetic. I really enjoyed his transformation, which in some ways mirrors the transformation of Mars itself, and of humanity's perceptions of it. In summary, if you like books about other planets, this series should be on your To Read list.