Option Zero is a science fiction novel written by Stanley Robinson. The book tells about the attempt to colonize Mars by mankind. The main character, astronaut Jane Wilder, goes with the crew to the Red Planet, where a difficult task awaits them - to create a viable environment for people. The author successfully combines scientific and technical details with the psychological component of the characters, revealing their internal conflicts and reflections. In the book "Zero Option" readers will find not only exciting adventures and cosmic discoveries, but also deep philosophical reflections on the future of humanity and loneliness in the boundless spaces of the universe.