mores, I'm really pleased you enjoyed Mars Girl, as I feel you read it on my recommendation.
I read it through really quickly the first time (as I couldn't put it down!) and now I'm reading it again, but more slowly. I'm understanding the characters better and enjoying it just as much second time around. I hope I can make a bit more sense out of the surprising ending, so I can explain it to jgarrity
pilotbob, you said you were reading Mars Girl. I'd be interested to know if you're enjoying it, too...