The Martian by Andy Weir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I hear that movie rights have already been sold and that Matt Damon is our Mark Watney. Finding out that he's hot ticks the final box on the Total Package checklist. Mark is our astronaut, trapped on Mars, so it's not surprising that he's totally brilliant. His determination against all odds makes him a great hero to root for. And his quick, dark wit makes him an absolute joy to spend 369 pages with. He's a fantastic character, and I thoroughly enjoyed his story.
It's hard to say too much about The Martian without giving away a lot of key plot points. It's got enough adventure and sci-fi to thrill fans of those genres, but has such a great way of making the narrative seem accessible and believable (that feels weird to write) that it could be enjoyed as a bestseller by those who aren't traditional sci-fi readers. According to the bestseller charts, that's what's happening!
There were a few passages so heavily steeped in technical details that I caught myself skimming, but more often I found myself gasping and laughing at Watney's incredible ingenuity. Recommended for everyone!
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