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The Martian

by Andy Weir

Recommended in 5 interviews and reading lists

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  1. Books Like Project Hail Mary: 10 Science Fiction Novels to Read NextReading list
    If you haven't read Andy Weir's first novel, start here. Astronaut and botanist Mark Watney is left behind on Mars after his crew believes him dead, and he has to stay alive with limited food, failing equipment and a long wait for any chance of rescue. The book is told mostly through his mission logs, so you get every…
  2. Pedro DomingosInterview
    The first ones that come to mind are A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, Aztec by Gary Jennings, Empire of Blue Water by Stephen Talty, The Martian by Andy Weir.
  3. Jeffrey VereggeInterview
    The Martian by Andy Weir – love the first person account of this Robinson Crusoe on Mars story.
  4. Brian DunningInterview
    The Martian by Andy Weir. It’s a true celebration of science literacy, something that I think would benefit the world tremendously if everyone had it. But most don’t, everyone’s brain is wired a little differently and most just don’t seem to have that same excitement. The world is poorer for it.
  5. Shavonne WongInterview

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