The Martian by Andy Weir

The Martian

The Martian #1

Andy Weir

369 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous funny tense medium-paced
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I’m stranded on Mars. I have no way to communicate with Earth. I’m in a Habitat designed to last 31 days. If the Oxygenator breaks down, I’ll suffocate. If the Water Reclaimer breaks down, I’ll die of thirst. If the Hab breaches, I’ll jus...

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Community Reviews

4.36
based on 121,630 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 91%

funny: 74%

tense: 56%

hopeful: 43%

inspiring: 39%

informative: 31%

emotional: 28%

challenging: 20%

lighthearted: 14%

reflective: 7%

dark: 4%

mysterious: 2%

relaxing: 1%

sad: 1%

Pace

39% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

41% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

36% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

91% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

38% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

11% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
73% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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