Amar Trivedi answers “Question: Is it worth reading this book if...”

Gray asked this question about The Martian:

Question: Is it worth reading this book if you’ve already seen the movie? (I know... it’s a sin watching the movie before reading the book.) Is the movie fairly accurate to the book or are they different? (Don’t spoil anything from the book please if anything’s different!)

Amar Trivedi Yes! It is! I have just finished reading The Martian, and I did read it after watching the movie. The movie is what actually let me about this book’s …moreYes! It is! I have just finished reading The Martian, and I did read it after watching the movie. The movie is what actually let me about this book’s existence. If you enjoyed the movie, It is still worth reading it. There are a few differences between the movie and book, and the book does expand on more things, as like any book to film adaptation. I would recommend. You can also read my review which details what I liked and didnt like on the book (it is spoiler free).(less)

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