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This is a highly detailed novel of one man's struggle for survival on a hostile, desolate planet after he is accidentally left behind on a manned mission to Mars. It's well-written, and I'm sure an intense amount of research went into it.
There is a lot of tech and tool talk, so those who aren't already interested in those subjects are likely to find those parts of the novel somewhat dull. I feel that if my book discussion group was made up of older men instead of women, this is exactly the sort ...more
There is a lot of tech and tool talk, so those who aren't already interested in those subjects are likely to find those parts of the novel somewhat dull. I feel that if my book discussion group was made up of older men instead of women, this is exactly the sort ...more

What a blast! Had a great time reading Mark Watney's adventures on Mars. Spectacular, suspenseful and humors.
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Dec 27, 2015
Michael Ferry
marked it as to-read

Jul 03, 2019
Dani
marked it as to-read