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"The Martian" is a unique novel about an astronaut surviving on a planet after being left behind by his crew mates. This heart-pacing beauty will keep you at the edge of your seat from page one 'til the very end!
Being trapped on a planet with zero chance of living is INSANE. Each scene was beautifully written, and the main character, Mark Watney, had me falling in love from the beginning. I enjoyed reading about his smart-ass self and watching him stay positive the majority of the time. His humo ...more
Being trapped on a planet with zero chance of living is INSANE. Each scene was beautifully written, and the main character, Mark Watney, had me falling in love from the beginning. I enjoyed reading about his smart-ass self and watching him stay positive the majority of the time. His humo ...more

I can't believe I didn't know about this book until I heard about the movie. It is right down my alley, since I love disaster/survival stories. It's my book club selection for this month. It was an outstanding story with wonderful human drama. The technical jargon left me in the dust, but it is still a compelling story. Highly recommended.
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Dec 05, 2017
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marked it as tbr-library-overdrive