Rating: 5/5
Medium: Book
Overview (no spoilers): Wier does a masterful job navigating the reader through this heavily scientific, technical material, while managing to not lose the reader’s interest. The main character, Mark Watney is a bit rough around the edges, thereby not emulating the polished, professional character typically expected from an astronaut. Throughout the book, Watney has to overcome various obstacles and crises, creating an ‘edge of your seat’ suspense, which keeps readers hooked. Despite the seemingly impossible situations, Watney’s dialogue offers refreshing humor to counteract the gloom and doom of his condition. Overall, The Martian was a refreshing, unique enjoyable novel that readers will love diving into. You won’t be disappointed!
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The Martian one of the top 5 books on my wish list! I hope I’ll get it soon!
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Have you read the short stories by Andy Weir? Great review!
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I haven’t! Would you recommend them?
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I really would. Here are the links. They are free. https://wordpress.com/post/vickgoodwin.wordpress.com/1574 Very quick reads. So great!
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Awesome! Thank you! I’ll have to give them a read.
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I would love to hear what you think once you do read them.
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Did not like this book for the reasons you liked it. Too scientific, way too much time spent on details I found took away from the plot, would have like to had more character development. Too each their own
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Haha… Agreed! Being a scientist I always appreciate a book that includes all of the detail!
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Definitely interested in this as love all things space related. Great review giving a real feel for the book.
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Thanks Annika! I’m glad you enjoyed the review!
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Nice Review! After I heard about movie I’ve meaning to read the book. 🙂
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Thanks! The book is amazing! You should give it a read!
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