The Martian

by Andy Weir

First published 2014

When a deadly Martian storm strands astronaut Mark Watney, he must grow food, repair equipment, and devise a risky rescue plan. Alone on the red planet, Watney's wits and determination become his only hope for survival.

Genres: science-fiction, survival, adventure, thriller

Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: fish-out-of-water, survival

Setting: Acidalia Planitia (Mars), Cape Canaveral (Fla.), Chicago (Ill.), Earth, Houston (Tex.), Mars (Planet), Marte (Planeta), Mars (Planète), Schiaparelli (Mars)

Period: 2035

369 pages · Paperback · Broadway Books

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