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The Martian
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December 1, 2016
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December 31, 2016
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What Members Thought

Amber Lea
Feb 12, 2016 rated it really liked it
Shelves: fiction, sci-fi
I wish I had read this before I watched the movie, because the movie was pretty accurate to the book and it was kind of a bummer knowing what happened almost every step of the way. So I would definitely recommend reading the book first so there's that sense of suspense.

It's definitely an exceptionally nerdy sci-fi with lots of technical details and sarcasm, but go watch the movie trailer. It's a way better sell than anything I could say.
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Carrie
Feb 01, 2015 rated it really liked it
Remember that part of the Apollo 13 movie when they have to figure out how to make a CO2 filter using a plastic bag and some duct tape? And you find yourself feeling kind of proud of the human race for being smart and resourceful? If you loved that part of the movie, then you will love The Martian. It's the story of a guy who is accidentally left behind on Mars when his NASA crew members mistakenly believe that he's dead. After he wakes up, he spends the rest of the book improvising ways to stay ...more
Peggy Walker
Oct 17, 2015 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Awesome!

I saw the movie first, and they are both wonderful. Loved the ingenuity of the hero. There is a lot of science, but it's worth it.
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JP
Jan 11, 2015 rated it really liked it
It's Jeff Bogard stuck on Mars.....no seriously! ...more
Marci
Jan 28, 2017 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: fiction, 4-stars
Marissa
Jan 05, 2015 rated it it was amazing
Genevieve
Jan 09, 2022 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: sci-fi, planet-mars
Jennifer
May 18, 2015 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Megan
May 30, 2015 rated it really liked it
Jill
Jun 10, 2015 rated it it was amazing
Erin
Aug 29, 2015 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: 2015
Paula S
Nov 04, 2015 rated it really liked it
Wendy Kalthoff
Jan 31, 2016 marked it as to-read
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Dec 18, 2016 rated it really liked it
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Mar 19, 2017 marked it as to-read
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Aug 03, 2017 rated it really liked it
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Nov 26, 2017 marked it as to-read
Shelves: ebook
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