First published as "Planet Plane" by "John Beynon." British author Wyndham was best known for his novel, "Day of the Triffids."
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This review is from: Stowaway to Mars (Fawcett, T2646) (Paperback)
John Wyndham has written some of the benchmark works of science fiction. Unfortunately, many of them are out of publication in the United States. "Stowaway to Mars" is an early work with charming aspects and early hints of Wyndham's talents. Though it is ridiculed by contemporary audiences for its dated science, the plot and writing of "Stowaway to Mars" are quite solid.
Set in the future in the year 1981, a ship called the Gloria Mundi is set on a course for Mars. Dale Curtance leads a select crew with the goal of a great achievement in the scope of human history. Unexpectedly, a woman has taken the role of stowaway on the ship. How she was unnoticed may be the most inexplicable part of the book. Despite harsh feelings, the crew finds she has a purpose because she holds key information for a successful trip. While the book's plot seems to aim for a theme of exploration, the other themes are more far-reaching. The question of man's control over machine versus machine's control over man is raised long before Arthur Clarke did so. Even themes of imperialism and the petty conflicts of Earth stretch to the red planet. Much of the scientific basis for this book is flawed or even wrong. One must remember the original publication was 1935. The plot of the book is compelling and moves at a brisk pace. Fans of Wyndham will appreciate the book, as well as fans of early science fiction. Obsessing over impressions of Mars from 1935 in a work of fiction is rather silly.
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