The Hermit of Mars
The Hermit of Mars is a science fiction novel set in the distant future, when humanity has colonized the red planet. The story follows the journey of a hermit, a man who has chosen to live alone on Mars, away from the hustle and bustle of the human colonies. He is content with his life, until a mysterious woman appears and changes everything. The woman, named Astrid, is from a distant planet and is searching for something on Mars. She enlists the hermit's help in her quest, and together they embark on a journey of discovery and adventure. Along the way, they uncover secrets about the planet and its inhabitants, and the hermit discovers a newfound purpose in life. The Hermit of Mars is a thrilling and thought-provoking story about the power of friendship, the importance of self-discovery, and the courage to take risks.
By Stephen Bartholomew · First published 1963 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 5,886 words
First lines
He was the oldest man on Mars. in fact, the only one!
When Martin Devere was 23 and still working on his Master's, he was hurt by a woman. It was then that he decided that the only things that were worthwhile in life were pure art and pure science. That, of course, is another story, but it may explain why he chose to become an archeologist in the first place.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Stephen Bartholomew
- Date: 1963 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery, Fantasy
- Length: 5,886 words
- Structure: 1 section, 147 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Science Fiction — The title of the book, 'The Hermit of Mars', implies a futuristic setting, suggesting a science fiction genre.
- Adventure — The title implies a journey or exploration, suggesting an adventure genre.
- Mystery — The title implies a hidden or unknown element, suggesting a mystery genre.
- Fantasy — The title implies a fantastical element, suggesting a fantasy genre.
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Archaeologists · Fiction · Mars (Planet) · Science fiction · Short stories · Weapons · back · bald · could · devere · earth · first