The Martian

by Andy Weir

As with most of life’s problems, this one can be solved by a box of pure radiation.

Mark has a tendency to use hyperbole. I love that kind of humor because it really brings the situation to light. Also, I don’t want the reader to lose track of the feeling that this is an everyman stuck in extraordinary circumstances. A little reminder here and there that the situation is almost absurd helps keep things grounded.