The Martian

by Weir, Andy
ISBN: 9780804189354
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Q&A with Andy Weir

Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars.

Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there.

After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive--and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive.

Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first.

But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills--and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit--he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Weir, Andy
  • ISBN: 9780804189354
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 7.70 x 1.00
  • Number Of Pages: 400
  • Publication Year: 2016

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  • The ultimate man vs. nature novel

    Jessica G. - 1 year 8 months ago

    The Martian had me from the first few sentences. I can't remember the last time a book hooked me that quickly. A lot of people were talking about it, so I pick it up on a mere whim and was riveted by its powerful themes. In just a few words, I already found myself cheering for the survival of the novel's central hero - a man named Mark Watney who, through some impossible odds, was left alive and stranded on Mars. I truly believe this novel will appeal to any avid reader, not just the hard-core sci-fi literature crowd. Ultimately, stripped down to its bare bones, this novel is at its heart a true survival story. This is no story of a man lost in the woods or stranded in the Arctic. On Mars there is no single trace of civilization. The author has stripped away HOPE from his character, yet the hero remains as plucky and determined to survive with no contact from the outside world. You'll be cheering the hero on as well!

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  • Science and thrills for true readers.

    Rebecca D. - 1 year 9 months ago

    The Martian by Andy Weir is, I thought, science fiction and so outside of what I would normally read. Having read this amazing book, I realize it is "science" and "fiction thriller". The majority of the book is written in journal form, which I find simplistic and to the point. The main character, Mark, is left for dead on Mars. Through his ingenuity and trial and error, he develops ways to survive. Mark is witty and sarcastic, thoughtful and provoking. This allows for the story to develop from "fiction" to "fiction thriller" without any stretch of the imagination. NASA eventually realizes Mark is still alive and the project to rescue him causes more twists and turns in the storyline, all of which caught me off guard. Besides refreshing myself with some of the scientific reactions, "The Martian" re-inspired my belief in mankind and how much each of us truly needs everyone else.

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  • Amazing read! Intense with hint of humor!

    Zakarriah R. - 1 year 9 months ago

    The Martian is one of those books you pick up and read all the way through and finish in record time while still wanting more. Andy Weir has taken the sci-fi genre to new heights staying true to scientific relevance in the story. The story jumps back and forth from Earth to Mars as the plot unfolds in each perspective. The story's main character, Mark Watney, is stranded on Mars presumed dead and his team has made the difficult choice to leave without him. Back on Earth things unfold once it comes to light that Watney is actually still alive. What unfolds is some very close to real world science as Watney makes plans to stay alive on Mars. The book is intense and captivating while having a large amount of humor radiating from Watney's character. I found myself laughing out loud multiple times during the read. If you enjoy sci-fi books with a lot of quick-witted humor you will enjoy this book for sure.

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  • Who says you can't live on Mars?

    Angelica M. - 1 year 11 months ago

    We begin our adventure on the red planet just after main character, Mark Watneys, freak accident. While exploring the surface with his fellow astronauts, Mark gets blown away in a storm. Believing that he is dead, his fellow crew mates quickly head to safer atmospheres. Through plain luck Mark is very much alive and now completely alone. What does it take to survive on a desolate planet? What would one do for entertainment? Would rescue even be a possibility? Find out in the entertaining, exciting, and sometimes mind boggling pages of Andy Weir's "The Martian". Welcome to Mars! Population 001.

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  • Life On Mars

    Patrick M. - 1 year 11 months ago

    Left for dead, alone, and injured on Mars in the not-too-distant future, Astronaut Mark Watney is left with no way to communicate with Earth and little hope for survival. "The Martian" tells the suspenseful story of Watney's daily struggle to stay alive and NASA's desperate effort to rescue him. In a refreshing break from much of what the genre has had to offer recently, Weir's characters aren't armed to do battle with aliens or cyborgs, but face believable (but no less terrifying) circumstances such as dwindling resources, a hostile, desolate environment, damaged equipment, and an ever-running clock. Much of the story is told through daily log entries filled with real science and, often, a wry (if sometimes morbid) sense of humor. In Watney, Weir has created an often hilarious, and always resourceful character, not unlike Han Solo or Arthur Dent, all the while telling a story that is both believable and gripping. Set to be released as a film this November starring Matt Damon, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to suggest you pick up a copy of this book now before its inevitable explosion in popularity.

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