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oxfordcommas91's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
First, the audiobook is great. The fast paced, quick narration style and Wil Wheaton's narration made this a win for listening to on a long car ride. It keeps your attention and it's hard to "put down" because one chapter just flows into the next and there's constant action.
Martian and Project Hail Mary are similar in many ways, including the fact that it feels easy to confuse the two protagonists. While I don't mind when authors have a "type" it does make me wonder if Weir can only write the snarky/sarcastic, big ego, middle aged dude type. Despite that, it does work - Weir is talented and brings you right into the seat of the action every time.
This book flew by and I wish there was more of this epic adventure!
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Abandonment, Confinement, and Cursing
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, and Excrement
Minor: Cannibalism, Death, and Drug use
strawberrytheauthor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Cursing, Car accident, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Minor: Cannibalism, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, and Death
drtx_bwt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, and Confinement
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Cannibalism
monicalaurette's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
”Life is amazingly tenacious.”
Graphic: Abandonment, Cursing, and Excrement
Moderate: Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
ms_elchert's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit and Suicidal thoughts
alicewolfe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment and Cursing
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Blood
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Cannibalism
thebookgiraffe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Excrement, Abandonment, and Confinement
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Cannibalism
epeolatrist's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Confinement and Abandonment
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Excrement, and Blood
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Cannibalism
bri__'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Graphic: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, Excrement, Confinement, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Rape and Cannibalism
omiii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I've smiled at this book and laughed at it a few more times than I should have. This book is heavy on sarcasm, situational absurdity, and problem-solving. From conflicts that are actually extremely interesting (how would you go about growing crops on Mars?) to ones that are a bit more mundane and underwhelming (Mark's encounter with the sandstorm leaves... a lot to be desired?), it certainly does have its ups and downs. However, the downs are certainly made more bearable by the humor and expositionary narration that the story provides.
I'd say to give it a read if you like constant exposition and sarcasm-laced commentary. It's certainly an interesting take on what a sarcastic dumbass would do, trapped on a planet alone.
Minor: Abandonment and Suicidal thoughts