The story is compelling and touches a nerve of fear at the very core of the reader. Imagine a Mars exploration gone wrong. An astronaut, Mark Watney, presumed dead who turns out to be alive but left behind on Mars. Watney needs to plan his survival down to the most minute detail. From food to water, to oxygen and a way to contact Earth. His life depends solely on his ability to find ways to prolong his survival.
Andy Weir clearly did his research while writing this novel. All of the details, from NASA protocol to the environment of Mars, are well covered. And while science fiction may not be my genre of choice, this book certainly kept me interested and reading through to the end.
Blogger note: I received this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for this review. This review is entirely based on my opinion and contains my honest evaluation.
