435 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101905555
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Crown
Publication date: 27 September 2012
Description
Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he’s sure he’ll be the first person to die there.After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himse...
Community Reviews Summary of 59,027 reviews
Moods
funny 76%
tense 55%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 36%
informative 33%
emotional 25%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 15%
reflective 6%
dark 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | A mix: 36% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 72% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cursing, Confinement, AbandonmentModerate
Excrement, Blood, Injury/injury detailMinor
Cannibalism, Suicidal thoughts
435 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101905555
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Crown
Publication date: 27 September 2012
Description
Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he’s sure he’ll be the first person to die there.After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himse...
Community Reviews Summary of 59,027 reviews
Moods
funny 76%
tense 55%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 36%
informative 33%
emotional 25%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 15%
reflective 6%
dark 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | A mix: 36% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 72% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cursing, Confinement, AbandonmentModerate
Excrement, Blood, Injury/injury detailMinor
Cannibalism, Suicidal thoughts