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The Martian
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February 2, 2015
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February 28, 2015
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René
4.5*

That was way too much drama for one book! I was just thinking this might be fun a film but don't know how it would work. But lo and behold, there's a film in the works.

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Sarah Nessler
Sep 09, 2015 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
What an amazing tale. I know this is fiction but the author did an amazing job in making this believable. I was intrigued after page 1. It is also funny to me to read comments such as this was such mindless reading and who could ever believe that one man could figure out how to survive such a feat. All I can say is that they do not send individuals up in space that aren't intelligent. If you know anything of NASA it is the time spent on preparation and maneuvers etc that they go through hence ho ...more
Katie Tillwick
Sep 16, 2016 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Follows the movie closely. The movie makers cut the right things, towards the end I was getting to be 'come on, let's save him already'. Also, don't drink wine while reading this book. 'Scieeeeeence!' tee hee hee *drop it, walk off* ...more
Wendy
Aug 04, 2015 rated it really liked it
I'm currently reading this for a local book club gathering next week. (Hard to imagine me reading SciFy, but we'll see!) ...more
Marla Cosner
Jan 15, 2019 rated it it was amazing
I can see that one great thing about reading through the PBS list of American Reads is the fact that I'll be reading more five stars than usual! This book was great, cover to cover. Full of science-y stuff, but written in a way that a layperson like me can understand. Great characters. Saw the movie, and liked the book better! #pbsamericareads #56/100 ...more
Sandra Lourenço
One of the best books I've ever read!! ...more
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