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This has been the most surprising book of the year for me. Nothing about this book even hinted at me liking it. Not the concept, not the synopsis, not the movie trailer... nothing. And the possibility of me reading it was made even less likely when I realized my library did not have the audiobook so I would have to actually use one of my coveted audible credits for it. Trust me, I don't just use those willy nilly. So I said thanks but no thanks and moved on with my life. But then this book kept
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Most definitely one of the best books I've read this year!!!!!
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What Andy Weir lacks in writing style he makes up for by telling an exciting, compelling story. I was into this one from the beginning, even though it sometimes reads like a math problem and he overuses the word "yay." I actually look forward to seeing the film version because the story's good, I think it will play out well on the big screen, and Matt Damon is one of the few actors I trust to make a movie about a book and not screw it up.
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Quick, entertaining read.
Suffice it to say if I were stranded on Mars I would be dead. I enjoyed this immensely and the suspense was killer.
Feb 14, 2018
Marla
rated it
it was amazing
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Funny and very techie. What a wonderful read, but I realize that some people would find it dull since it's a lot of science and killing time.
Likes:
* Mark Watley's humor
* Mark not blaming Ares 3 crew
* Mark is botanist and mechanical engineer
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Likes:
* Mark Watley's humor
* Mark not blaming Ares 3 crew
* Mark is botanist and mechanical engineer
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Dec 28, 2014
Andrew
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Jan 09, 2015
Darcie
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Feb 11, 2015
Scott Flicker
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Melanie
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Jul 22, 2015
Lauren Courtney
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Aug 01, 2015
Jenn
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Sep 09, 2015
Kat
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really liked it
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Feb 04, 2016
Kim Degener
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Lolita
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