Ballantine The Martian

I read this before the movie came out and as you hear a lot, it is mush better than the (Also great) movie with Matt Damon. I love Andy Weir's books and I would rank this just below his latest book, Project Hail Mary. I don't want to reveal any plot points, so I'll just say this. Due to time restrictions in movies, it seemed like a pretty straight forward path for Mark Watney, but in the book, this is MUCH more difficult, dangerous and takes much longer. It's so satisfying to see the solutions our protagonist comes up with using science to get through his ordeal. It gets very emotional at times and has a real feel of danger about it at all times. The author manages to immerse you in the environment and you will definitely be rooting for Mark throughout. Amazing book, well worth it whether you like science fiction or not (This is based more on fact than fiction, so no aliens or the force!). Highly recommended!

The cover page of the book had a tear.

Fantastic book. I have watched the movie first, then started reading Project Hail Mary and ordered this book. The quality of the paper and binding is also good. Also arrived in good condition. However it was supposed to be delivered home. For some reason I had to collect it from a service point. I think it was a mistake by the courier. So I would still go with a five star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

FEEL FREE TO ASK ME QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BOOK! I would like to start this review with a note that is both a positive and a negative. I do not read any book, this is because I am never captivated and cant really empathize with the character and I never feel like I am there. But on to the review. "About this version of the product* The book came to me in pristine condition it was truly breath-taking how beautiful the cover is. The book is well sized and honestly this is one of if not the most beautiful and durable books I've bought. There is also a map in the beginning which is awesome since I was cross referencing it so much which made me feel very immersed. *About the book SPOILER FREE PART* The Martian is the most well written, funny, serious, and emotional book I have ever read. This is in part because of the amazing writing. Mark Watney is a charismatic, smart, and resourceful man. In the face of adversity he always manages to crack a witty joke that always made me chuckle or just burst out laughing (No im not psychotic, i don't think). The writing makes you really feel like you know mark which is one reason why you empathize and really feel for him. The Atmosphere is great really selling the barren expanse and devastating loneliness of the Martian lands. *Note: I found that using some noise cancelling headphones and playing some white noise, like the wind, really helped to sell the effect of being on mars*. After only a few pages I had a very clear picture of how it looked at the HAB and I only wish I could take a picture of my thoughts. The story jumps between the perspectives of Mark Watney on mars, Nasa and JPL on earth, and the crew on Hermes the space station the went to and from mars on. *General Consensus* I should have added some photos, including my favourite quotes. This is the best book I've read. I'm so sad its over yet so happy I've experienced it. Andy Weir is my new favourite author and i will be purchasing more of his novels no doubt. Please do yourself a favour and read this book. I cannot recommend it enough. 1000000 / 10 *LIGHT SPOILERS, what happens at the beginning* The book is about the main character Mark Watney's journey surviving mars after being abandoned there by his crew. What happened Watney and his crew consisting of, Lewis the commander, Vogel, Beck, Martinez, and Johanssen were six days into a 52 day mission on mars where they would gather science and conduct experiments when suddenly a large storm hit. The storm was so bad they had to evacuate but on their way to the MAV (Mars Ascent Vehicle) mark is struck by debris and is lost. The crew cannot find him and assuming he is dead abort without him. Mark wakes up and makes it back to the HAB, where he will live for the next (wont spoil how long) number of sols. He has a lot of problems along the way but manages to fix them in amazingly creative ways, I mean I cannot stress enough how glued my eyes were to the pages intrigued and worried about what would happen next. I wont spoil any more of the end because it would ruin how heart-breaking and heart-making (if that's a saying) a lot of the moments were.

I have a strong preference for paper books. I value the physical contact, the smell of paper, the craftsmanship, and the sense of uniqueness that ebooks simply cannot offer. None of these qualities are present here. This criticism has nothing to do with the content. It is entirely about the object itself—how this book looks and feels. The production quality is so poor that it actively discourages engagement. I would not take this book even if it cost €1 from one of those large clearance bins of unwanted titles you find in a Carrefour.

Es muy larga y poco ancha esta edición de pasta blanda, además de que por lo mismo es pequeña así que tuve que regresarlo, pero el libro es buenísimo.

Eu AMEI esse livro!! Apesar de uma aventura espacial bastante realista (na mesma linha que Gravity ou Interstelar), não precisa que ser nerd de ficção cientifica para entender o que se passa. A história é leve e engraçada, e o personagem principal poderia ser definido como um MacGiver com muita muita empatia e bom humor! The Martian é uma obra é inteligente e envolvente, e eu literalmente precisei parar de ler para dar risada em duas ocasiões diferentes na leitura. Recomendo!!!!!!!