Martians, Go Home

Fredric Brown

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humorous science fiction

alien invasion satire

obnoxious martians

quirky writing style

complete transparency

honesty and communication

light read

societal norms challenged

engaging tone

'Martians, Go Home' by Fredric Brown is a humorous science fiction novel where Earth is invaded by annoying and mischievous Martians who are not dangerous but rather obnoxious. The Martians, described as omnipotent pranksters, invade human society, exposing secrets and mocking humanity. Despite being dated, the book explores themes of honesty, communication, and the impact of complete transparency on society. The writing style is described as quirky, entertaining, and humorous, with a satirical take on the classic alien invasion trope.

Characters:

Characters include obnoxious Martians who annoy humans, and they showcase a range of reactions to the absurdity of their situation, highlighting complex societal themes.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is satirical and whimsical, characterized by absurd humor and an engaging tone that makes for a quick, light read.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a humorous alien invasion where Martians come to Earth not to conquer but to observe and heckle, challenging societal norms and notions of privacy.

Setting:

The setting takes place on Earth in the 1960s, contrasting normal life with the absurdity brought on by the Martian invasion.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast, making it a quick read that maintains engagement with rapid developments in the plot.

And about time, considering how long we’d been waiting for them. No one can deny that the preceding century m general, and the preceding half century in particular, had prepared us. Or should have pre...

Notes:

'Martians, Go Home' is a humorous alien invasion novel by Fredric Brown.

It was published in 1954 and is considered a satire rather than a serious sci-fi story.

The story features 60 million little green aliens who invade Earth to annoy humans, rather than conquer it.

These Martians can't be harmed as they teleport and are intangible.

They heckle humans and invade their privacy, making their secrets public.

The novel explores themes of communication and honesty, highlighting the discomfort of enforced transparency.

Despite being dated, the story resonates with contemporary readers and remains accessible.

Brown wrote numerous short stories and about 30 novels, mostly during the golden era of science fiction.

The book combines humor with social commentary, making it engaging for fans of classic sci-fi.

It's considered an early classic of the genre and showcases the eccentricity expected from Fredric Brown's work.

From The Publisher:

THEY WERE GREEN, THEY WERE LITTLE, THEY WERE BALD AS BILLIARD BALLS AND THEY WERE EVERYWHERE! Luke Devereaux was a science fiction writer, holed up in a desert shack waiting for inspiration.

He was the first to see a Martian - but he certainly wasn't the last. It was estimated that one billion of them had arrived - one to every three human beings on Earth. Obnoxious green creatures who could be seen and heard (but not harmed) and who probed private sex lives as shamelessly as they exposed government secrets.

No one knew why they had come. No one knew how to make them go away - except perhaps, Luke Devereaux. Unfortunately he was going slightly bananas, so it wouldn't be easy. But for a science fiction writer nothing was impossible...

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