The Martian by Andy Weir

The Martian

The Martian #1

Andy Weir

480 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous funny tense medium-paced
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "Brilliant . . . a celebration of human ingenuity and] the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years . . . Utterly compelling."--The Wall Street JournalThe inspiration for the major motion picture Six days...

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Community Reviews Summary of 87,441 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
funny 75%
tense 55%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 37%
informative 32%
emotional 27%
challenging 19%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 7%
dark 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 40%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 37% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.35

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