The Martian Obelisk

The Martian Obelisk A Tor.com Original

Linda Nagata2017
A powerful science fiction story about an architect on Earth commissioned to create (via long distance) a masterwork with materials from the last abandoned Martian colony, a monument that will last thousands of years longer than Earth, which is dying. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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Maggie Gordon@maggieg
3 stars
Aug 13, 2022

The Martian Obelisk is about the human condition and the choices we make when there aren't many choices left. It's about the importance of art, but also survival. It's also a bit derivative of better stories, but an enjoyable short read nevertheless.

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Shona Tiger@shonatiger
4 stars
Jan 19, 2023