The Martian by Andy Weir

The Martian

The Martian #1

Andy Weir

369 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous funny tense medium-paced
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I'm stranded on Mars. I have no way to communicate with Earth. I'm in a habitat designed to last 31 days. If the oxygenator breaks down, I'll suffocate. If the water reclaimer breaks down, I'll die of thirst. If the hab breaches, I'll just kind of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 85,617 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
funny 75%
tense 55%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 37%
informative 32%
emotional 26%
challenging 19%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 6%
dark 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 41%
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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