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Oh man, this was so average. The endless talk about physics and reactions of elements and whatever may be interesting for someone, that can somewhat understand what the protagonist is talking about. For me it was boring and honestly, he could have told me anything without me having any idea if it was legit or not, since I am not an engineer and neither a botanist. The pacing was ok, it was not painful to read.
I am somewhat disappointed that the protagonist still feels so strange and distant, ev ...more
I am somewhat disappointed that the protagonist still feels so strange and distant, ev ...more

I bought this book today (May 30) at around 1220 pm. It is now 12 am, and I'm done - and I took a few hours break in the evening. Yep, it was a thrilling ride! Certainly a must read that (for once) lived up to its bestseller hype.
It was a much funnier book than I expected, and it definitely is a nail biter. Simply calling this Robinson Crusoe on Mars is to do it a disservice. This is readable, smartass Robinson Crusoe on mars! The writing is lucid and the pacing and tension are spot on. Most imp ...more
It was a much funnier book than I expected, and it definitely is a nail biter. Simply calling this Robinson Crusoe on Mars is to do it a disservice. This is readable, smartass Robinson Crusoe on mars! The writing is lucid and the pacing and tension are spot on. Most imp ...more

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Mickey
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Feb 21, 2016
Betsy
marked it as dnf

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Alison
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