The Martian in 100+ Books in 2025

Jan 29, 2018 Ronyell rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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“I guess you could call it a "failure", but I prefer the term "learning experience.”

Finally! I got the chance to read Andy Weir’s bestselling classic (now turned into a movie) “The Martian” and now I am seriously kicking myself for not reading this book sooner! Who would have thought that I would be reading a science fiction novel that is full of adventure, drama and humor?

The book starts off with a space crew going on Mars to explore the red planet when suddenly, a dust storm shows up and t ...more

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Sep 02, 2014 Catherine Boddie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I can't believe I waited SO long to read this. It's been a long time since a book has simultaneously made me laugh out loud, fed my math and science nerd heart, and caused considerable stress. Also, R.C. Bray was a brilliant narrator for the audiobook! ...more

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Jan 02, 2015 Jgrace rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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The Martian - Andy Weir
published 2014 (originally self-published in 2011)
4 stars

Bring him home. I want to be there when Mark Watney finally returns to Earth. I like the guy, He’s smart. He’s funny. He has the most unbelievable luck. In addition to creating a very engaging protagonist, Andy Weir obviously knows what Defoe proved almost 300 years ago; a desert island survival story makes very compelling reading. This book was a page turner despite it’s nerdfulness. I have some practice with patien ...more

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Aug 07, 2014 Nola Tillman rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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This was an incredible book, especially for a self published piece. Kept me up all night reading even I really needed to get up early the next day. Some of the how to details got slightly...I hate to say tedious...but the dark humor carried it through. I literally bust out laughing multiple times while reading this. Note for more sensitive readers: I have never seen the word 'sh*t' on a page. And the f-bomb gets liberally utilized. But seriously had me laughing through some gripping times. ...more

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Feb 12, 2015 A rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

BOOM.

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Apr 09, 2016 Dolly rated it really liked it

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An ALA Alex Award-winning book, this is a fantastic tale of survival, humor, and ingenuity. Despite the fact that the very first sentence will raise eyebrows on any parents who wish to shield their young adults from profanity, this is a book worthy of anyone over the age of 13. It is an emotional roller coaster ride filled with dramatic events and an intense view of a man’s inner thoughts.

Set in an unpredictable environment that is inhospitable for human life, the mechanical engineer/botanist pr ...more

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