A review by arbitrary_convenience
The Martian by Andy Weir

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I love the way Any Weir writes. It’s so much fun. The pacing was great too. I appreciate the detail to science and Watney’s humor. The layout of the book as a log was fun. 

My issues are mostly character oriented: they didn’t feel very distinct and the dialogue was clunky.