The Mars House : A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick by Natasha Pulley 9781399618533

The Mars House : A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick
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Hailed as 'Pure Pulley' by Stuart Turton and lauded by a chorus of literary voices, Natasha Pulley's 'The Mars House' is a tour de force that defies easy categorisation. This BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick follows January Stirling, once a star of London's Royal Ballet, now a climate refugee bound for Mars' Tharsis colony. In this supposed utopia, January faces a grim reality as an Earthstronger, his unaltered physique ill-suited to the Red Planet's gravity.

Enter Aubrey Gale, energy magnate and aspiring politician, championing a controversial platform of forced 'naturalisation' for immigrants. When their paths collide in a media maelstrom, an unlikely solution emerges: a five-year marriage of convenience, broadcast for all to see. But as their arrangement unfolds, it becomes clear that the stakes are far higher than either could have imagined.

Pulley's narrative is a masterful blend of genres, tackling weighty themes of privilege, discrimination, and the very essence of humanity. It's a tale that will captivate readers long after the final page, drawing favourable comparisons to works by R.F. Kuang, Justin Cronin, and the collaborative efforts of Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone.

With its razor-sharp wit and profound insights, 'The Mars House' is more than just a novel; it's a mirror held up to our own society, reflecting our hopes, fears, and the complex tapestry of human relationships. Pulley has crafted a story that is at once timely and timeless, a true testament to her storytelling prowess.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781399618533
Book Author: Natasha Pulley
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Gollancz
Book Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Book Dimensions: 165 x 241 x 44 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-03-19
Book Pagination: 480 pages
Book Weight: 708g
Why Sherlock & Pages?

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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