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The story is about how a stranded astronaut, who is a botanist and an engineer, keeps himself alive in a very harsh environment, that of Mars. Each problem is analyzed and implemented. Plenty of technicalities float through the story but are just part of the narrative. A great read. I read the book and then saw the movie which left out several crisis situations and also changed a few. But it was in 3D so was fun. But the book is, to me, such a good story that I decided to buy it. The only criticism I can offer is that the author presents all measurements in metric, which I fully understand, but having grown up in the United States prefer things in inches, feet, miles, etc. Saying something is X number of kilometers away doesn't have the same ring to me as saying it is X miles distant. Still, "The Martian" is, in my opinion, an outstanding read. You won't want to put it down.Read full review
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I love this book. There are so many technical details and descriptions that it makes you think it could have actually happened. The movie was good, but you need to read the book to get a clear picture of everything that happened.
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I ordered the Audible version of the book prior to the movie coming out. I think the book paints a more challanging series of problems to be overcome so is more interesting. This particular product (book) is in perfect condition with the authors signature which I will be putting on display.
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A great human story, even for those of us who can't understand all of the math and physics involved. I highly recommend the book and the movie. You don't have to be a space nerd or a genius to thoroughly enjoy it. I had to look up the back story to one of my favorite lines, "Houston, be advised Rich Purnell, is a steely-eyed missile man."
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Loved the movie and look forward to reading the book. Really cool that it is signed by the author.
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