The Martian
Paperback Published on: 15/09/2021; Language: Ukrainian, English (Original language of a translated text)
Price: £12.00
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Utterly brilliant!
I was very kindly sent a review copy of The Martian by the publishers and my goodness was I happy about that. I'm not the biggest sci-fi fan out there but ... READ MORE
A bold, tense tale of survival on Mars...
What a brilliant read! Mark Watney finds himself stranded on Mars as the rest of his team presume him dead and make their get away from the Red Planet with... READ MORE
Don't worry if you've already seen the film, reading this is still worth it!
This book is a hilarious, smart and brilliant read.
I will admit that I watched it ~after watching the film (which is unusual for me!) but it didn't hinde... READ MORE
The Martian by Andy Weir
The Martian written by Andy Weir, is nothing short of spectacular.
From personal opinion, it is one of the most well researched fictional novels I have c... READ MORE
The Martian
This is not one of my usual books. I read it on recommendation by a colleague and instantly fell in love. And now there's a film! No book has ever deserved... READ MORE
Loved this so much!
I LOVED this book! I found the inner monologue to be hysterical, though many people I spoke to about it whilst I was reading it told me it's not meant to b... READ MORE
Ripping Good Yarn!
If you haven't picked this up, do. It's darkly satirical, honest, believable and brilliantly written. I can't say more about it other than please, please... READ MORE
A witty sci fi thriller!
A brilliant, really funny read that kept me up reading! Whether you love the book or not seems to depend on how you feel about the protagonists voice throu... READ MORE
I couldn't read anything else for days after
About as good as books get. I knew I'd enjoy this book just from the subject matter, but never guessed how impressive it would be. Not only is it frighteni... READ MORE
Putting science into fiction
How do you survive on Mars all on your own? With extreme problem solving skills.
The premise of this book is a simple idea, cleverly made into a full lengt... READ MORE
Funny Sci-Fi for ANYONE
I will be the first to say I had my doubts on enjoying this book as much as I was told I would by my budding scientist boyfriend.
I am not into science a... READ MORE
I'm stranded on Mars. Everyone thinks I'm dead
A friend said to me about this "It's unlike anything I've ever read" and knowing the roundabout premise of the book I wasn't sure how it would proceed and ... READ MORE
Witty and Terrifying
Andy Weir has created one of my new favourite fictional characters. Mark is a delight to read, (the novel is written as if it were a mission log in his own... READ MORE
Marooned on Mars!
This book was choice of the month for our SF reading group, and I’m so glad it was. The action throughout is fast paced and easily carries the reader, eve... READ MORE
Starman!
Entered this book not entirely sure, left it wanting 6 sequels! This is such a good take on sci-fi, not least because it's all (as far as I know) totally a... READ MORE
Not just for fans of science fiction
I read all the hype and picked this book up with some trepidation, but I have to say that I have not been disappointed, certainly one of my favourite books... READ MORE
Amazing Space MacGyver!
Holy! Cow! Just finished reading this and what can I say: Now this is a book! I don’t even know where to begin.
The cover alone is an eye-stopper. Not just... READ MORE
A Fun Surprise
This was a surprise.
This has been a popular one in science fiction, but I didn’t think it would be up my street. I often struggle with very hard scienc... READ MORE
Perseverance At its Finest.
The Martian is a gripping tale that immerses you in the life of Mark Watney, an astronaut stranded on Mars. Watney's resourcefulness, sense of humor, and d... READ MORE
Publisher information
- Publisher: VYDAVNYChA HRYPA KM-BYKS
- ISBN: 9789669486301
- Number of pages: 416
- Dimensions: 200 x 130 mm
- Weight: 350g
- Languages: Ukrainian, English (Original language of a translated text)
Customer Reviews
View allA real page turner
I read this book as recommended by my 12-year-old son. You don't need to be into science or sci-fi in order to enjoy the read. There was some techy space v... READ MORE
Stunning
I don't like revealing plots so even though this is now several years old and has a movie I won't! The main thing to say is what a brilliantly written and ... READ MORE
Science fiction at its most detailed and finest
Great self published book that is now a great movie. Essentially is the whole part of Matt Damon speaking to the camera, as Mark explains how the intersect... READ MORE
Brilliant and funny read
This is a brilliant and deserves all the hype it has been getting. I don't read very many scifi books as I prefer fantasy but this book would certainly wan... READ MORE
My new favourite book
This has to be the best book I've read in years and I'd like to say congratulations to andy weir. The book will be listed under science fiction but it's re... READ MORE
The opening line of this book is 'I'm pretty much f***ed'. Now any book that starts like that is either going to be amazing or a total flop and I am very p... READ MORE
A Fall of Marsdust
Bargaining, boiled eggs, day’s nights, SF: some things I just prefer hard (you may make your own jokes). Andy Weir’s debut novel, The Martian, could proba... READ MORE
Sci-Fi adventure rooted in science
A welcome science fiction novel rooted in science and engineering. As a fan of Arthur C. Clarke, it is rare to read a sci-fi book which I am confident that... READ MORE
Superb!
So gripped by this book was I that I cancelled an evening out at the cinema and dashed straight home from work to finish it off. Hard sci-fi thriller writi... READ MORE
Hilarious and Heart-racing
Such a funny book. I didn't know how Weir could make a book about a man alone on Mars exciting but I couldn't put it down! I really liked how it was as sci... READ MORE
Loved it
Fantastic book story just pulls you in with the main characters struggle you really start to feel for him. There is alot if science talk in it that can be ... READ MORE
A surprisingly upbeat lockdown read
Like so many others, I couldn't quite face my usual pleasures during the early weeks of lockdown ('shielding' in my case) - including reading. This was one... READ MORE
Terrific First Novel
Science fiction - literally - where the science meets and makes believable the fiction. Add to that one of the most engaging central characters I've come a... READ MORE
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Marvellous Martian
Have just started this book and I have to say what a brilliant read it is thus far. Can't wait until bedtime every day, so I can continue.
Breath taking
I read this book after watching the film, I loved the film so I was really keen to read this and the book did not disappoint. That being said I still love ... READ MORE
The best Sci-Fi I've read in ages
Picked this up recently and I have to say I absolutely loved it. First sentence hooked me right from the off and then it just kept getting better. Mark is ... READ MORE
This Special Edition is the perfect celebration of a landmark novel.
Previously read the novel, brilliant. I've seen the film, also superb. So I thought I would treat myself to this special edition for the second reading. Co... READ MORE
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Brilliant Book
I have read all 3 books and they are all brilliant, the special edition is a beautiful book to add to my collection
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