Does a review count if I just say “This is amazing, go read it.” 25 times in a row? Because this book is amazing, go read it. I had several people (including a few Cannonballers) mention this book to me. I’m not normally a space-type of girl (spacey, however, is another story,) but holy shit you guys, picking this book up was the best decision I’ve made this summer. I had no idea what this book was even about when I bought it. Aliens? Alienation? Space exploration? But I bought it (which I’m glad I did, because I’ve since lent it to my BIL and am waiting for his opinion) for my trip to the beach, thinking I would read it then. I was wrong, because as soon as I read the opening line, I was in. I mean, how can you not love a book that starts with the words, “I’m pretty much fucked.” You can’t. So just go read this book, okay?
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The first I heard about The Martian was early in 2014 thanks to CBR6. I started reading the review, and they said the first line. I immediately stopped reading and put it on my library hold list. It’s now one of my all time favorite opening lines and overall book!
I wish I had! It’s surprising to me how long ago this book came out, and how long it took to really get a hold in the mainstream, because it’s just so good.
Yes, The Martian is going to end up being one of my favorite books of all time, non-series category.
Oh, no doubt. I’m really glad I bought it, not just so I can force it on other people, but so I can reread it.
I loved this book and Mark Watney, but the contrarian in me only has me rating it 4 stars. I feel like I might bump it up because its one of my favorite reads of the year, even if the NASA stuff did drag on.