The Martain by Andy Weir

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 The Martian is a science fiction novel by Andy Weir. It follows an astronaut stuck on Mars. Mark Watney, the astronaut, was left behind by his team and presumed dead. Watney has to figure out how to survive on an inhospitable planet without any assistance. He must figure out how to send a message to NASA so they know he's alive. 

In other sci-fi and dystopian books I've read, the characters seem to be a part of a different world. There is never a big relation between the newest world and our world. On the other hand, in The Martian, there was a basis in reality. Mark Watney is probably one of the most relatable characters I have read. He gets mad, he hates disco, and he is, overall, a very human person. Weir did an excellent job writing him as a person, rather than a character. This made the whole book a lot easier to digest. Andy Weir also included POV changes, bringing the reader back to Earth. The conversations on Earth sounded highly plausible, making it even more believable.

While there was a lot of science jargon that really went over my head, I found that it didn't impede my ability to understand what was happening. I felt like the book was well-written and definitely deserved to be turned into a movie.

I recommend this book to anyone who likes sci-fi, relatable characters and laughing.

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