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oxfordcommas91's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
After reading and thoroughly enjoying Project Hail Mary, I was curious to read Weir's other work. I had somehow escaped the Martian craze back when it first came out and was made into a movie, but recently have been getting into sci-fi and felt like I should continue to dip my toe in with another of Weir's novels.
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!
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!
Content Warnings
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
the_harlequin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Cursing, and Colonisation
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
roadesntoades's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, Gore, Abandonment, Blood, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cannibalism and Drug use
chloethonus's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A thrilling novel about a nerd stuck on Mars, well, an engineer and botanist astronaut. I probably would have enjoyed it more had I not read Project Hail Mary first, but I still liked it. Some of the dialog I could see being off putting to some, but it does replicate how nerds talk, admittedly. The style of journal entries made sense for the book, but a few of the problems that Mark Watney faced seemed unnecessary, especially the dust storm that was hyped up for several chapters then ended up being easy to navigate around. Felt like very little payoff and had me thinking "wait, that's it?"
Still can't help myself from enjoying it so much.
Still can't help myself from enjoying it so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Confinement and Panic attacks/disorders
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