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4.49 AVERAGE
4.49 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
✨I could go 3.75/4 depending on my mood but I overall really enjoyed this! More than I thought and more than just an average reading experiences. There are slower parts and parts where the science goes over my head but my intrigue never waned and it was a heartwarming story. I’m so excited for the movie adaptation!
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
No
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Love this book!
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I wish humanity was as good and inspiring in real life
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved Ryan and Grace so much! I’ll be thinking of their connection for a long time even after I finished the book!
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book had me SAT. As with The Martian, a masterclass in fictional science communication. I was hooked with the space algae and a little bummed when the focus became intelligent life, but Rocky sure won me over.
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Found original review: Excellent book, just like The Martian. Science thriller with a lot of science explained well. Crazy science possibilities explained plausibly. Great fun to read and consider what could be. I love Andy Weir’s stuff.
Review on 10/15/25 completion (first reread and listened to audiobook this time versus softcover last): I’m surprised I didn’t review this previously but maybe I was afraid of spoilers. I remember my surprise on my initial read when the alien ship appears. I double checked the book review and wondered how I missed that it featured aliens! I was impressed it was never spoiled for me. I was surprised when the movie previews (comes out next year) already mentioned aliens- takes that initial surprise away from the prospective audience. Anyways, the book in general: I liked it a lot, thought Weir did a good job explaining complex concepts, but I think it worked out very neatly and luckily (though he does try to address it- like how did both civilizations end up there at the same time?) . Anyways I remembered certain parts and general plot but not everything so I enjoyed my reread and I enjoyed it as an audiobook. I feel like it does add to the story since Rocky communicates with sound to hear the background chords behind the message. Enjoyable sci fi book. I also really like The Martian (book and movie) by Weir but did not like Artemis unfortunately.
Review on 10/15/25 completion (first reread and listened to audiobook this time versus softcover last): I’m surprised I didn’t review this previously but maybe I was afraid of spoilers. I remember
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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:
Complicated