Review: The Martian

The Martian
​by Anthony Weir

Synopsis: 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?​

Review
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be stranded anywhere by yourself - this is definitely a book you'll want to check out. I don't think I've ever had a book keep me at the edge of my seat while making me feel like I'm learning something. That is exactly what I got with this book. Mark Watney is such a likable character because he is basically that really smart guy in your class. You know the one - he seems to know everything, but is kinda funny and dorky at the same time. I honestly loved his character and wish I could take him out for a beer or two.