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hellequin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Cannibalism
cryptofauna's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
i LOVED this book. i devoured like 80% of it in one day after getting pulled away from it at 20% the day before, but i really did consider pulling an all nighter to just power through.
it was extremely well written, and clearly super well researched (even though i don’t know enough about space to call out any inaccurate info, but it really doesn’t matter)
mark was such a great character to follow and i loved his commentary through all the stuff he had to deal with on mars. kept my attention insanely well and was just so interesting all the way through! i thought we’d get a little more of what happened when he got back to earth but after the whole ordeal of getting him into the ship i get why it just ended there.
so silly too which i was only partially expecting since i had read project hail mary. i definitely need to read artemis since i absolutely devoured his other two books. the characters from earth all sort of blended together for me, but i did like the look into what everyone was doing at home to try and save him, especially when we would know information mark didn’t.
it was extremely well written, and clearly super well researched (even though i don’t know enough about space to call out any inaccurate info, but it really doesn’t matter)
mark was such a great character to follow and i loved his commentary through all the stuff he had to deal with on mars. kept my attention insanely well and was just so interesting all the way through! i thought we’d get a little more of what happened when he got back to earth but after the whole ordeal of getting him into the ship i get why it just ended there.
so silly too which i was only partially expecting since i had read project hail mary. i definitely need to read artemis since i absolutely devoured his other two books. the characters from earth all sort of blended together for me, but i did like the look into what everyone was doing at home to try and save him, especially when we would know information mark didn’t.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Cannibalism
thewildbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
lightningmc_logyn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love science fiction so I was pretty sure I’d like this book. Well I LOVED it. I am surprised this was Weir’s first novel. His choice to tell the story with journal entries adds to the charm and intrigue of the book. The main character, Mark Watney, has charisma and is very funny which creates an explosive tone of drama and humor, light and dark. Watney is the perfect character for this story-the story is good regardless but the main character enhances every moment.
This book was tense. The premise is striking and a suspenseful idea, reading the book delivers tenfold on that promise with an exhilarating and terrifying story splattered with triumph. Mark Watney and his story feels incredibly real and I felt I was there with him on every page, cheering him on. A remarkable book, an experience I am glad to have had.
Some of Weir’s writing is a little awkward and clunky. Mostlyin conversations between multiple characters (especially early on in the book). He has the characterization for Watney down, but the supporting characters are weaker at times. This usually bothers me, but when the book is so unbelievably good as a whole, it’s a small complaint.
I didn’t understand quite a lot of the scientific explanations, thankfully Weir writes in a way that helps the audience follow along anyhow. I’m not a good source, but the science fiction seems to be built on really solid scientific theory-and that elevates the book.
The back cover features many quotes that say you won’t want to put this book down and it’s true. It’s a gift rare to find a book that engages me this much. I really recommend this book!
This book was tense. The premise is striking and a suspenseful idea, reading the book delivers tenfold on that promise with an exhilarating and terrifying story splattered with triumph. Mark Watney and his story feels incredibly real and I felt I was there with him on every page, cheering him on. A remarkable book, an experience I am glad to have had.
Some of Weir’s writing is a little awkward and clunky. Mostly
I didn’t understand quite a lot of the scientific explanations, thankfully Weir writes in a way that helps the audience follow along anyhow. I’m not a good source, but the science fiction seems to be built on really solid scientific theory-and that elevates the book.
The back cover features many quotes that say you won’t want to put this book down and it’s true. It’s a gift rare to find a book that engages me this much. I really recommend this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, and Abandonment
Moderate: Excrement and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Cannibalism, and Sexual harassment
The main character is in a very dangerous situation where his life is threatened. But His ability to find humor in dark times lightens the moodclara_h39's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
emygrl99's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Eating disorder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical content
monarchbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is fucking hilarious at times and extremely sad at others, but most of all very easy to consume. Loved Will Wheaton as a narrator.
Perfect for teenage boys:
Male mc ✅️
Comedy (mostly crude humor) ✅️
Very little "kissy stuff" ✅️
Adventure ✅️
Good message ✅️
Perfect for teenage boys:
Male mc ✅️
Comedy (mostly crude humor) ✅️
Very little "kissy stuff" ✅️
Adventure ✅️
Good message ✅️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Drug use, Eating disorder, and Alcohol
Technically, there is no one with an eating disorder in this book HOWEVER the limitations he had to put on his food intake to survive was similiar to eating disorder tendencies.miguelito_juanito's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
emmajh91's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Excrement, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
gogglor's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
4.25
Andy Weir doesn’t miss. I liked Project Hail Mary better, and it kinda ended with a whimper, but the meat of the book was informative, entertaining, and gripping. I was absolutely one of the earthlings cheering for Mark Watney. Glad I read it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Excrement, Cannibalism, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail