Reviews

Der Astronaut by Andy Weir

mandicorbari's review against another edition

4.0

I was going back and forth between 4 and 5 stars on this one. I really enjoyed the book. The story is unique and entertaining. The reason I took one star away is just that I found myself zoning out for long portions of the book that focus on calculations and chemistry. If you are into a lot of logistics in your sci-fi, I think you'll love this book.

I listened to the audiobook, and felt uncomfortable at times with the white narrator using asian accents. I don't think it was done disrespectfully, but that's not up for me to decide.

That being said, this book has a lot of heart. It's funny and thrilling at times. Definitely recommend.

zsaleh's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

chanteliguess's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Such a great read omg. One of the best audiobooks I’ve ever listened to. Cute, nerdy, funny. 10/10

kasheridan's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

cayleighgb's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.25

mermaidread's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Death, and War

Minor: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail

scotlandforever's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

emily554's review against another edition

5.0

WOW! This is the first real sci-fi book I've ever read and I really enjoyed it. I was a little worried about if I would be able to get into and follow along with all the science stuff but it was not written in a confusing way and the pacing was really well done. I also loved Ryland and Rocky! They are 2 amazing characters and I loved following their journey. The ending was just perfect and I am so glad I took a chance on this book.

meganrbenge's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful

5.0

baldwinme40's review against another edition

3.0

Changing my review to 3 stars because I keep thinking about things that bothered me after the fact, lol. I liked the alien microbiology stuff tho