The Martian: The international bestseller behind the Oscar-winning blockbuster film

I read this before the movie came out and as you hear a lot, it is mush better than the (Also great) movie with Matt Damon. I love Andy Weir's books and I would rank this just below his latest book, Project Hail Mary. I don't want to reveal any plot points, so I'll just say this. Due to time restrictions in movies, it seemed like a pretty straight forward path for Mark Watney, but in the book, this is MUCH more difficult, dangerous and takes much longer. It's so satisfying to see the solutions our protagonist comes up with using science to get through his ordeal. It gets very emotional at times and has a real feel of danger about it at all times. The author manages to immerse you in the environment and you will definitely be rooting for Mark throughout. Amazing book, well worth it whether you like science fiction or not (This is based more on fact than fiction, so no aliens or the force!). Highly recommended!

The cover page of the book had a tear.

Fantastic book. I have watched the movie first, then started reading Project Hail Mary and ordered this book. The quality of the paper and binding is also good. Also arrived in good condition. However it was supposed to be delivered home. For some reason I had to collect it from a service point. I think it was a mistake by the courier. So I would still go with a five star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

I have a strong preference for paper books. I value the physical contact, the smell of paper, the craftsmanship, and the sense of uniqueness that ebooks simply cannot offer. None of these qualities are present here. This criticism has nothing to do with the content. It is entirely about the object itself—how this book looks and feels. The production quality is so poor that it actively discourages engagement. I would not take this book even if it cost €1 from one of those large clearance bins of unwanted titles you find in a Carrefour.

Es muy larga y poco ancha esta edición de pasta blanda, además de que por lo mismo es pequeña así que tuve que regresarlo, pero el libro es buenísimo.

Eu AMEI esse livro!! Apesar de uma aventura espacial bastante realista (na mesma linha que Gravity ou Interstelar), não precisa que ser nerd de ficção cientifica para entender o que se passa. A história é leve e engraçada, e o personagem principal poderia ser definido como um MacGiver com muita muita empatia e bom humor! The Martian é uma obra é inteligente e envolvente, e eu literalmente precisei parar de ler para dar risada em duas ocasiões diferentes na leitura. Recomendo!!!!!!!

Very well told story ... I'm surprised that I also like the movie adaptation.