A review by nolawords
The Martian by Andy Weir

adventurous challenging funny hopeful informative inspiring tense fast-paced

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

4.0

What a fun ride this was - and

thank goodness for the ending we all wanted

, ha! The standout aspect of this book was Weir's undeniable, deep knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and how these apply in a space setting. The environment design was so detailed, down to each equipment component and maneuver, I couldn't help but ogle at the complexity. This was balanced nicely by the voice of Mark Watney, whose prose was clipped, succinct, witty, and irreverent.

I thoroughly enjoyed the journey, and being stuck on Mars sounds absolutely terrible.