Recommendations you can check.
by Andy Weir, 2011
Who uses, recommends or left The Martian, in their own words: each a verbatim quote with a link to where it was said.
6 people
When an engineer or a scientist decides to write science fiction, it’s usually either very bad or very good. This one is very good.
Marked “Great book!” on his public bookshelf.
2026-08-16·rakhim.org ↗
I love this book.
His running 'Book reviews' page, notes on books he's read, marked with a thumbs-up for ones he recommends.
2020-07-26·caseyhandmer.wordpress.com ↗
Book for sure. The movie was solid and enjoyable, but kind of just another pretty good movie. The book was special.
His first reader mailbag, answering questions on everything from books to the gear he carries. Answering a reader asking whether he preferred the book or the film of The Martian.
2016-05-06·waitbutwhy.com ↗
#1. The Martian: A Novel by Andy Weir. This book is a complete surprise.
His summer reading list, in his own NPR 13.7: Cosmos & Culture column.
2014-07-01·npr.org ↗
Read that, very good!
Replying in his own thread, after Deva suggested it.
2026-08-16·x.com ↗
Try 'The Martian'. 384 pages, nonstop momentum, solid prose. Beats any 900 page slog.
Reply to Thorsten Ball's request for a page turner under 400 pages.
2026-08-16·x.com ↗
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The verdict is what they actually said: loved and liked are explicit; recommended means they told others to get it; uses means they only say they use it; read is a book on their public shelf with no verdict; mixed and disliked are kept too.
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