The Martian

The Martian

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Oct 20, 2015 · English · Hardcover (320 pages)
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Book Details

Format Hardcover
Pages 320
Language English
Published Oct 20, 2015
Publisher Subterranean Press

Description

Dust jacket illustration by Daniel Dociu.

Introduction by Dan Simmons.

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 himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive—and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive.

Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first.

But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills—and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit—he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?

The Subterranean Press edition will be oversize, with an introduction by Dan Simmons.
--subterraneanpress.com

Genres

Mystery Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense Action & Adventure Humor

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I’m stranded on Mars.

I have no way to communicate with Earth.

I’m in a Habitat designed to last 31 days.

If the Oxygenator breaks down, I’ll suffocate. If the Water Reclaimer breaks down, I’ll die of thirst. If the Hab breaches, I’ll just kind of explode. If none of those things happen, I’ll eventually run out of food and starve to death.

So yeah. I’m screwed.

--back cover

July 11th 2026

Good preliminary read before having to read it for school next semester.

December 19th 2025

Oh my god, this was such a good read! I was extremely annoyed at having to put it down in order to get some sleep...Fantastic edge of seat stuff. Loved every word

December 11th 2025
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