Reviews

The Martian by Andy Weir

siscoundercover's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

black_forest_ham's review against another edition

3.0

Mid

shaynesellner's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Another great book from Andy Weir! Project Hail Mary was my favorite sci-fi book to date, so I was extremely excited to read The Martian. I love all of the nerdy scientific details, and the story was ever changing, making for a great and captivating reading experience. This book explores human nature, in a positive way, and it is refreshing. Overall, can’t recommend enough! 

laurareadsagain_'s review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring fast-paced

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

4.0

crickedcactus's review against another edition

4.0

I wasn´t sure if I was going to like the problem-solution, problem-solution structure of the book, but i think it did a good job at keeping the tension there. I loved the scientific explanations of his solutions, it rooted the story into reality and gave it credibility. I would have liked to see more emotion in the main character, other than anger and humor. He's stuck on Mars and he barely thinks about his family/friends, or his past. I imagine the author did this so that everyone could relate to him, but it honestly took me a little bit out of the story. All in all it was an easy read that grabbed and entertained me.
I watched the movie a few years ago but i honestly can't remember it so i can't compare them.

steffski's review against another edition

4.0

The writing was hilarious and I really wish the main character was a real person. I felt like I learned a lot but I wasn't overly scientific or boring.

dozingdachshund87's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

peaknit's review

5.0

Im not scientific in the least but enjoyed every minute of this audiobook. I was so drawn into this story and how it would eventually end. I was pulling for the main character throughout. It was so realistic for me, i marvel at the miracles of science. This book was originally self published, what a fantastic success!

holocephali's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative 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? No

4.25

ending would have been wayyy more impactful if i read it at any time that wasn’t right now (May 2024) 

ai_burtle's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.5