GREEN MARS

Richard Ferrone brings his calm voice and precise pronunciation to this saga. This book could be best described as a soap opera that asks questions about the future of Mars, which is in the midst of a revolution for planetary independence. The point of view of the story is from the perspective of the second generation of Martian settlers and their elders. But Ferrone doesn't distinguish the various dialects, with the exception of one character named "Coyote," who stands out among the others. If it weren't for Ferrone's well-paced timing, the dialogue would flow together. S.B.P. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 01]