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the_real_al_cal's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? Yes
5.0
I had to sit with this one for a bit before I wrote this review, which, for me, usually means the book was an instant favorite. I'm not generally a fan of sci-fi, because I get lost by the "sci" part, but Andy Weir did a fantastic job of making even the most complex science terminology approachable and easy to follow, which is no easy feat! Everything about the story--even the fictional parts--feel solidly believable through the sheer scientific thought put behind them.
Even if you usually swing more towards the fantasy side of the fantasy/sci-fi genre, I HIGHLY recommend this book. The way this book is organized is so impactful, with the main character waking from a coma out in space and unable to remember why he's there. Throughout the book, he slowly recovers his memories, thus discovering that not everything is as it seems.
I'm being a little vague in my review, because this book is fun to read without any prior information. But rest-assured, you won't regret picking up this book about courage, sacrifice, and, ultimately, eternal friendship.
Even if you usually swing more towards the fantasy side of the fantasy/sci-fi genre, I HIGHLY recommend this book. The way this book is organized is so impactful, with the main character waking from a coma out in space and unable to remember why he's there. Throughout the book, he slowly recovers his memories, thus discovering that not everything is as it seems.
I'm being a little vague in my review, because this book is fun to read without any prior information. But rest-assured, you won't regret picking up this book about courage, sacrifice, and, ultimately, eternal friendship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Confinement, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing and Grief
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Body horror
melethwi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book made me laugh then cry then laugh again. Ended exactly how I wanted it to. Though the stakes were extremely high, it felt extremely heartwarming and I had complete faith in the competence of our MC to save the Earth. I 100% recommend this book.
The only note I can give this book is that you have to suspend disbelief to accept how much science the MC knows- but that's pretty much par for the course of an Andy Weir book, and didn't bother me too much.
The only note I can give this book is that you have to suspend disbelief to accept how much science the MC knows- but that's pretty much par for the course of an Andy Weir book, and didn't bother me too much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Death, and Excrement
Moderate: Vomit and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Blood, Drug use, War, and Grief
pata's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
4.25
No se lleva las cinco estrellas porque me sobra mucha, mucha ciencia (que se explica en profundidad para que lo entienda cualquiera y por tanto ocupa muchas, muchas páginas), pero me ha encantado.
La sinopsis oficial hace mucho spoiler, porque nada más empezar el libro estás en blanco -con el protagonista- y vas descubriendo -recordando- cosas, pero si has leído la sinopsis te sobra casi el primer tercio del libro, la verdad.
Me sobran también ciertos detalles de los flashbacks. Hay personajes que parecen payasos, no sé si el autor quería hacerlos peculiares o únicos, pero a mí me sobran completamente esos "quirks" (y no son nada creíbles).
Lo mejor es sin duda Rocky, alias "la araña culona" (nunca un error de traducción caló tanto en la sociedad). Soy muy, muy, muy fan de Rocky. Se gana el libro.
Poco más que añadir. El final me ha encantado, una maravilla, gracias. Me han faltado algunas cosas ahí (explicaciones, tal y cual) pero es de lo mejorcito que he leído.
La verdad es que estuve a punto de dejarlo al principio, porque se parecía demasiado a otro Marciano y no quería leer otras 500 páginas de eso. Pero me alegro de haber seguido.
Resumen: genialidad con exceso de ciencia. No leas la sinopsis si puedes evitarlo.
La sinopsis oficial hace mucho spoiler, porque nada más empezar el libro estás en blanco -con el protagonista- y vas descubriendo -recordando- cosas, pero si has leído la sinopsis te sobra casi el primer tercio del libro, la verdad.
Me sobran también ciertos detalles de los flashbacks. Hay personajes que parecen payasos, no sé si el autor quería hacerlos peculiares o únicos, pero a mí me sobran completamente esos "quirks" (y no son nada creíbles).
Lo mejor es sin duda Rocky, alias "la araña culona" (nunca un error de traducción caló tanto en la sociedad). Soy muy, muy, muy fan de Rocky. Se gana el libro.
Poco más que añadir. El final me ha encantado, una maravilla, gracias. Me han faltado algunas cosas ahí (explicaciones, tal y cual) pero es de lo mejorcito que he leído.
La verdad es que estuve a punto de dejarlo al principio, porque se parecía demasiado a otro Marciano y no quería leer otras 500 páginas de eso. Pero me alegro de haber seguido.
Resumen: genialidad con exceso de ciencia. No leas la sinopsis si puedes evitarlo.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Confinement, Death, Suicide, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicidal thoughts
perictione's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Exquisite! the vivid emotions of the main character, whose imperfect heroism is compelling and relatable, makes the elaborate science driving the plot even more captivating. The joy of discovery amidst despair is conveyed very beautifully. I really appreciated how the ‘against all odds’ ending characteristic of this author was subverted a little in this book. Its still a happy ending, but the MC makes several big, risky sacrifices, including completely sacrificing his original desire to return home, even if he still gets to live happily out of the deal. You get the warm fuzzy feelings and the narrative arc satisfaction!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
marionlundqvist's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Confinement, Death, Excrement, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Cannibalism, Suicide, and War
tarynlannister's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Confinement, Grief, and Excrement
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Suicide
diglia's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
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
4.5
I adore Andy Weir’s writing, he is so adept at taking these huge scientific concepts and making them comprehensible (at least enough so the plot is understood).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Death
raichou's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Bisher habe ich mich relativ wenig für Sci-Fi interessiert, aber nachdem ich nur positives über dieses Buch gehört habe, konnte ich nicht widerstehen.
Ich bin so froh, dass ich mich nicht von der Dicke habe abschrecken lassen. Es war so gut!
Abgesehen von der Zusammenfassung, wusste ich nichts über die Geschichte und ich denke dass war auch sehr gut so. Daher möchte ich auch niemandem etwas vorwegnehmen, sondern lest es gerne selber und lasst euch mitreißen.
Aber Rocky war so putzig! Ich habe ihn so ins Herz geschlossen und als er fast gestorben ist, war ich erschüttert. Auch der Abschied als sie sich getrennt haben, tat mir innerlich weh. Dafür können sie jetzt zusammen alt werden.
Und sogar Adrian hat auf Rocky gewartet :)
Ich bin so froh, dass ich mich nicht von der Dicke habe abschrecken lassen. Es war so gut!
Abgesehen von der Zusammenfassung, wusste ich nichts über die Geschichte und ich denke dass war auch sehr gut so. Daher möchte ich auch niemandem etwas vorwegnehmen, sondern lest es gerne selber und lasst euch mitreißen.
Aber Rocky war so putzig! Ich habe ihn so ins Herz geschlossen und als er fast gestorben ist, war ich erschüttert. Auch der Abschied als sie sich getrennt haben, tat mir innerlich weh. Dafür können sie jetzt zusammen alt werden.
Und sogar Adrian hat auf Rocky gewartet :)
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Body horror, and Animal cruelty
parisfba09's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
thesadiestorm's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
In my opinion, one of the best books I've ever read! It gave me everything I wanted from it science-wise and I really enjoyed the use of <revealing memory through flashbacks>. There were funny moments and profoundly serious moments as well. Extremely well written.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, and Suicidal thoughts