Space
Title: The Martian
Author: Andy Weir
Publisher: New York: Del Rey, 2014
The Martian is the debut novel by author Andy Weir. It is a story of extreme survival against all odds with a witty, relatable protagonist at the helm. Set on Mars, it’s a fast-paced suspenseful thriller that will not disappoint.
Told through the eyes of the narrator and his daily logs, we meet Mark Watney, an astronaut who is deserted and assumed dead by his fellow astronauts when a freak dust storm forces them to abandon their mission on Mars and return to Earth.
Mark must use his knowledge of botany and engineering and the little resources left to stay alive and make it back home. Mark details his trials and tribulations through his hilarious and often emotional daily logs allowing the reader greater investment into this man’s story.
This best selling novel and now motion picture, will captivate you until the very end as Weir takes the reader on a journey with the highest stakes – survival.
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