A review by padfootlibrary
The Martian by Andy Weir

adventurous funny inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

This is probably my favorite sci-fi book of all time. My higher education is in aerospace, so there are parts of this book that hit me differently, like the bureaucracy at NASA, using an RTG to heat bath water... This is a phenomenal book on many levels, and the original audiobook is spectacular.