A review by rhogregoire
The Martian by Andy Weir

adventurous funny hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

 I really liked this book!! I think the author does a great job with establishing character voice. It's very funny. Also the science isn't (or at least appears to not be) technobabble, which is easier to read than made-up words and obviously screw-y science. The story also does a good job of balancing using Murphy's Law (anything that can go wrong will go wrong, and at the worst possible time) and having things work out without it seeming contrived. It's obviously scifi, but it feels like it's actually something that could actually happen (a hundred years from now when we have the tech). I also really like the ending - it's very hopeful about the way that humans interact with each other. 
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