How long did it take you to complete ''The Martian'', and what inspired you to write the book? Thank you and I wish you all the success you deserve. I also wanted to mention that I realy enjoyed your short story; ''The Egg'' Congratulations!

Andy Weir It took me three years to write.

For the inspiration, see this question: https://www.goodreads.com/questions/2...

Did you make any of the science in the book up? As in, he really couldn't make water but you let it pass anyway so that the story would be better?

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