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The Martian
The Martian
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February 2, 2015
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February 28, 2015
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Ronyell
Jan 29, 2018 rated it it was amazing
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Martian

“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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Nancy
Mar 03, 2015 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
This should have been a 5 star read - in fact I'd give it 4.5 stars, but I listened to it as an audiobook and although it was a brilliant way to experience this book, it is also what lost it half a star. The story of Mark Watney, who is left behind after one of the manned Mars missions is aborted, is fascinating. This is proper science fiction, with lots of science! It would be really interesting to see how much of it is feasible, but I completely admire the author for his endless ability to fin ...more
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Feb 12, 2015 rated it it was amazing
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Rachel N.
May 31, 2015 rated it it was amazing
Mark Watney is left behind on Mars when the rest of his crew has to make an emergency exit and believes Mark has died in a sandstorm. Mark is left to try to find a way to survive and to get in touch with Earth to tell them he's alive and hopefully be rescued. An edge of your seat read. A lot of bad things happen to Mark but the author makes it all very believable and the science understandable. I couldn't put this book down. I had to know what happened next. ...more
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Jenn
Sep 17, 2015 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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glad I was able to read this before the movie cane out. best summary of the book is Castaway in space. enjoyed it and looking forward to the movie.
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SandyC
Mar 13, 2015 rated it it was amazing
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Trish
Sep 02, 2015 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
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