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No words to describe this intergalactic adventure. Suffices to say that past few days I lived and dreamt Mars, and it was fun.
I would recommend this book to all and sundry.
Beyond that, no words to describe.
I would recommend this book to all and sundry.
Beyond that, no words to describe.
I really enjoyed this book. It was funny and engaging. I didn’t enjoy the swearing as it limits me sharing the book as much as I would without so much language. But it was still a good read. I loved the science even though I didn’t understand any of it. And I loved how ingenious Mark was. At one point while listening, I was making a pumpkin on wheels for a pumpkin race, and I felt bonded with Mark as I built and had to figure out my racing problem. I’m seriously not as ingenious as Mark. But rea
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ศัพท์วิทย์ฯคงไม่เหมาะกับข้าพเจ้า สนุกช่วงแรกกับช่วงท้าย กลางเล่มมีความยืด แต่เอาเข้าจริงๆก็ความผิดที่เราด้วยที่ตอนมันอธิบายศัพท์(น่าจะ)ง่ายๆหลายๆอย่างเราไม่รู้ เดี๋ยวไว้ดูหนังกับอ่านฉบับแปลไทยอาจจะเปลี่ยนคะแนนอีกที
Although filled heavily with scientific information and descriptions, the story is also ripe with strong characters, excitement, and is seriously hilarious.
The plot is very well-crafted switching between log entries, NASA, and the Mars crew headed home. I liked how Weir introduced the crew mid-way through the story by flashing back to the event that stranded Mark Watney on Mars then jumping to when they learned Mark was alive. Weir was able to keep the story moving expertly. I had no idea how t ...more
The plot is very well-crafted switching between log entries, NASA, and the Mars crew headed home. I liked how Weir introduced the crew mid-way through the story by flashing back to the event that stranded Mark Watney on Mars then jumping to when they learned Mark was alive. Weir was able to keep the story moving expertly. I had no idea how t ...more
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The plot description of "astronaut stranded on Mars battles to survive" wouldn't necessarily sell this story for me at face value. But wow, this character is so cool, so nerdy, so funny and foul mouthed. This book soars on the strength of his character. And the incredibly cool engineering feats he works out in an extreme environment. It's also a great thriller.
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