holivieri 's review for:

The Martian by Andy Weir

3.5

adventurous informative medium-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: No

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The story was interesting and I loved the science explanations. The one thing I found disappointing about this book was the register the author used for the main characters logs. It felt very simplistic (for me) and didn’t paint a sophisticated picture of a scientist (I get the feeling it was by design to make his character relatable to a wide audience). The prose was not particularly complex or well crafted so I found myself less engaged than I wanted to be. Overall a good book, but this may be one of the few instances where I liked the movie better.