A review by laurenleigh
The Martian by Andy Weir

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I DNF-ed this one last year, but I wanted to give it another shot after how much I adored Project Hail Mary. It does have the same engaging pace, where you just have to keep reading to see how he gets himself out of the latest mess. It makes for a fun quick read. Where this book is lacking for me is in the main character’s personality. It just feels a little robotic and one-dimensional to me. I know he’s a genius and is focused on surviving, but I wanted more of his emotions, more of his reactions to things.