A review by addie_larue
The Martian by Andy Weir

adventurous challenging funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This is my first introduction to Andy Weir's books. I really like the funny and informative fiction style, though some cursing language can be toned down. Just something in mind if you're triggered by it. I loved the movie with Matt Damon, most of the movie plot followed the book but there are parts of the second half not in the movie, and part of the movie epilogue not in the book. I'm looking forward to more books by Andy Weir, this one was a sold read for 2021 :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, and Excrement

Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, and Medical trauma

Minor: Cannibalism and Suicidal thoughts

I read this in 2021, in the middle of an ongoing pandemic and roller coaster economy first-viral infection-selfish politics-lockdowns and diinformation. You know how it goes. The theme of this book is how the whole world came together and unite for a single person's safety -Mark Whatney- and how every nation somehow put their differences aside for humanity. If I read this in 2018, I might have liked it for the sheer positive hope it inspires me. In 2021 however, this book is pure utopian fiction for me. People in real life don't care for the safety of many, even when it's obvious, let alone -1 person- in space. I don't know how that makes me feel, but for now, I'd just enjoy my time in Mark Whatney's world just a bit longer.