The Martian
By Andy Weir
- Release Date: 2014-02-11
- Genre: Adventure Sci-Fi
Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
A mission to Mars. A freak accident. One man’s struggle to survive. From the author of Project Hail Mary comes “a hugely entertaining novel that reads like a rocket ship afire” (Chicago Tribune).
“Brilliant . . . a celebration of human ingenuity [and] the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years . . . utterly compelling.”—The Wall Street Journal
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?
NAMED ONE OF PASTE’S BEST NOVELS OF THE DECADE
“As gripping as they come . . . You’ll be rooting for Watney the whole way, groaning at every setback and laughing at his pitchblack humor. Utterly nail-biting and memorable.”—Financial Times
Reviews
The Martian
5By Baby GrungeAwesome entertainment. Saw the movie first & had to read the book. Loved the book even more than the movie. As expected, there were differences between the two, though they made the experience even better.The Martian
5By angelboltsOutstanding, spell my book. Did not want to put it down.Space Travel 101
4By WhatdidmarksayI’m more into watching good science fiction than reading it. While there was nothing wrong with this book and it certainly had some high tension moments, most of it felt like I was taking Space Travel 101. The majority of the book was explaining equipment, what it did, and how it worked. I’m not that geeky, but I may get there one day. That said, I’ll definitely keep track of Andy Weir’s other books.As expected
5By Flicky97The movie was great, the book, as expected was so much better.The best real space book
5By space guy25This book brought me so much happiness and I couldn’t recommend it more I hope you also read Hail Mary project this really is the best author and I l ed this book so muchGreat
5By SabbanatSurprisingly funny, relaxing and intense at the same timeGreat
5By Big Bird1208Exciting and very suspenseful read. Weir does a great job balancing comedy and storytelling with scientifc facts. As a space nerd and Si-fi enthusiast, I really enjoyed this book as I paired it with the audible audiobook.Hard Science Meets Human Grit
4By 06PaulKuboFrom the first page, The Martian hooks you with its sharp writing and immersive survival story. Andy Weir’s shifting chapter formats keep the pacing fresh, and once you hit the 30% mark, it’s pure momentum. Some of the science and engineering sections go a little overboard in detail, but the realism makes you feel like you’re stranded on Mars right alongside Watney. A smart, tense, and surprisingly funny sci-fi adventure.Great book
5By Crispy1Andy Weir is an excellent writer. I looked forward to reading his books as soon as I get home from work. Now for Artemis.The Martian
5By Whim1954Best book, totally believable how Mark survives the harsh Martian landscape. Read it twice.A page turner….could not get any better
5By ProfCartlidgeEnjoyed the problem solving abilities, positivity, and humor of the protagonist.Very, very nerdy
5By MyDaisySo much science: botany, biology, physics, chemistry, and lots of engineering. All this interspersed with Watney’s (main character) irresponsible sense of humor. Long, great read.Great plot development
5By organicorcThe book was a fun read and taught a lot about science by introducing very interesting concepts for how one could survive in space.Martian
5By AngusearthI saw the movie before I read the book and the book put the movie in the shade. It is one of the most remarkably written books of survival and grit I have ever read. I highly recommend each book he has written.Lots of useless filler
3By mmatt09The story itself was awesome. But the book is filled with useless info that could honestly go unsaid. I actually had to skip a few pages.. a lot of math calculations and detailed information that was so dry I could barely pay attention. The humor is very cheesy and predictable. If the book was only the story portion, without the filler, it would be a quick, incredible read. This author can be frustrating at times.Martian Pranks
5By srkate1This book makes you laugh in places, while at the same time thinking the worst has happened. Edge of your seat book. Loved it!Amazing!
5By SufyajjJust a damned good read! 10/10 recommend.Great!!
5By AitWreckaGreat read!!!Awesome thriller!
5By Bob_mysteryloverI thoroughly enjoyed this! A nice balance of storyline, characterization and humor, it was very hard to put down and a joy to behold. Can’t wait to read Weir’s next one!
