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The Martian
by

Andy Weir (Goodreads Author)

iago-go's review

Jan 31, 2019

it was amazing

bookshelves: favorites, american, science-fiction, future

Loved the narration style, and the character's way of speaking their interactions can be so funny that I laughed out loud several times while reading the book. There is a great deal of equipment and "sciency" stuff that is quite interesting but still always presented in an urgent or funny way. It also gets pretty emotional at times. It's started a mars-mania for me!

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“I started the day with some nothin’ tea. Nothin’ tea is easy to make. First, get some hot water, then add nothin’.”
― Andy Weir, The Martian

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“As with most of life's problems, this one can be solved by a box of pure radiation.”
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“Just three words? Nothing about his physical health? His equipment? His supplies?'

'You got me,' she said. 'He left a detailed status report. I just decided to lie for no reason.'

'Funny,' Venkat said. 'Be a smart-ass to a guy seven levels above you at your company. See how that works out.'

'Oh no,' Mindy said. 'I might lose my job as an interplanetary voyeur? I guess I'd have to use my master's degree for something else.'

'I remember when you were shy.'

'I'm space paparazzi now. The attitude comes with the job.”
― Andy Weir, The Martian

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“Oh,” Lewis said, “well if you won’t let us then— Wait…wait a minute.… I’m looking at my shoulder patch and it turns out I’m the commander. Sit tight. We’re coming to get you.” “Smart-ass.”
― Andy Weir, The Martian

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