Really enjoyed "The Martian" by Andy Weir - Page 3

melmac · 04-14-2014, 12:18 AM

Matthew McConaughey & Ewan Mcgregor would both be good choices but it turns out that Matt Damon is in talks to star in it which works for me too

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=116970

HarryT · 04-14-2014, 03:54 AM

I recently finished this book, and thoroughly enjoyed it.

DiapDealer · 04-14-2014, 08:47 AM

I think Weir did a masterful job of balancing the obstacles. It would have been very easy to ruin the narrative by making things too easy/hard for the protag in my opinion. The mix of minor triumphs and failures along with the major variety kept the suspension of disbelief intact (I don't really care if "the numbers" don't work with regard to actual physics). A wonderful, engaging juggling act.

Rizla · 04-14-2014, 03:56 PM

I think Tom Cruise would be a good fit for the role.

badgerboy · 04-17-2014, 10:35 AM

I really ought to stop reading the recommendations forum. It always, always costs me money!

This time though I don't mind. I bought "The Martian"yesterday following everyones recommendation, and finished the book at 2am this morning. Excellent book, couldn't put it down (turn it off?)

HoopyFrood · 04-28-2014, 07:37 PM

Just finished "The Martian" and have to agree that it was a very good read. I stayed up very late last night finishing it. I got on loan from the local library, but had to read it on my Nook HD+ rather than the Kindle DX, as it was an e-pub.

peachiekene · 04-30-2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HoopyFrood

Just finished "The Martian" and have to agree that it was a very good read. I stayed up very late last night finishing it. I got on loan from the local library, but had to read it on my Nook HD+ rather than the Kindle DX, as it was an e-pub.

I've had this one on my wishlist for a while and I didn't realize that overdrive had it.

You just saved me $10.

HoopyFrood · 05-02-2014, 09:34 AM

Always glad to help someone save a buck.

Dazrin · 05-02-2014, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by peachiekene

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Originally Posted by HoopyFrood

Just finished "The Martian" and have to agree that it was a very good read. I stayed up very late last night finishing it. I got on loan from the local library, but had to read it on my Nook HD+ rather than the Kindle DX, as it was an e-pub.

I've had this one on my wishlist for a while and I didn't realize that overdrive had it.

You just saved me $10.

I didn't realize that either so it is now on my reserved list. I read the original indie version but want to compare it to this version.

Thanks HoopyFrood!

FatDog · 05-02-2014, 08:45 PM

I get emails from "Sword and Laser" on the GoodReads forum. They chose "The Martin" as this months bookclub read.

When I read the description - it reminded me of an old black-and-white SciFi movie called "Robinson Crusoe on Mars". (Yes - I spent a lot of Saturday Nights watching Creature Features) But in the movie - he has a monkey. That makes it totally different from the book.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058530/?ref_=nv_sr_2

Mims · 05-05-2014, 01:14 PM

Great book! I could see the movie as I read. Would recommend for anyone.

IcecreamLtDan · 05-25-2014, 12:05 AM

Gotta agree with everyone's recommendations about this book. I've just finished the Earc of Monster Hunter: Nemesis and was looking for a quick read before the next Dresden files book is released and realized I had purchased this one. I'm about a third of the way through and it's great!

As far as possible actors to portray this role in a movie or on TV, Nathan Fillion comes to mind. Of course, Mr. Fillion has....err....shall we say....filled out in the past few years? If he could get back to Pre-Castle build, I think he'd be perfect for the role.

ccowie · 05-26-2014, 09:25 AM

I too finished The Martian last week and count myself among those who thoroughly enjoyed it.

daffy4u · 05-26-2014, 11:55 AM

Fun listen (I went the audiobook route)! Between Brian Brushwood from the TWIT network raving about this book for weeks and seeing this thread, I had to check it out. I'm glad I did.

latepaul · 05-30-2014, 11:06 AM

Just finished it last night. Enjoyed it but didn't love it. I felt it dragged in the middle. I appreciate it's probably what a lot of people liked about it but I felt there was one too many problem/crisis which got solved with some clever science/engineering that got explained in lots of technical detail. That was helped by the MC's sense of humour but there again I'd like to have seen more colours of emotion than that - he never seem to get down or despondent.

Tension ramped up toward the end though which was fun.

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04-14-2014, 12:18 AM	#31
melmac Wizard Posts: 1,399 Karma: 5573651 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Perth AU Device: Sony PRS650, Sony T3	Matthew McConaughey & Ewan Mcgregor would both be good choices but it turns out that Matt Damon is in talks to star in it which works for me too http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=116970

04-14-2014, 03:54 AM	#32
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I recently finished this book, and thoroughly enjoyed it.

04-14-2014, 08:47 AM	#33
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,546 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I think Weir did a masterful job of balancing the obstacles. It would have been very easy to ruin the narrative by making things too easy/hard for the protag in my opinion. The mix of minor triumphs and failures along with the major variety kept the suspension of disbelief intact (I don't really care if "the numbers" don't work with regard to actual physics). A wonderful, engaging juggling act.

04-14-2014, 03:56 PM	#34
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	I think Tom Cruise would be a good fit for the role.

04-17-2014, 10:35 AM	#35
badgerboy Wannabe Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: East Yorkshire, UK Device: Nook HD+, Galaxy S3, PC	I really ought to stop reading the recommendations forum. It always, always costs me money! This time though I don't mind. I bought "The Martian"yesterday following everyones recommendation, and finished the book at 2am this morning. Excellent book, couldn't put it down (turn it off?)

04-28-2014, 07:37 PM	#36
HoopyFrood Zealot Posts: 118 Karma: 1005064 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Missouri Device: Cruz e-reader, 2 Kindles and a Kindle DX, Sanza Clip	Just finished "The Martian" and have to agree that it was a very good read. I stayed up very late last night finishing it. I got on loan from the local library, but had to read it on my Nook HD+ rather than the Kindle DX, as it was an e-pub.

05-02-2014, 09:34 AM	#38
HoopyFrood Zealot Posts: 118 Karma: 1005064 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Missouri Device: Cruz e-reader, 2 Kindles and a Kindle DX, Sanza Clip	Always glad to help someone save a buck.

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FatDog Witless protection Agent Posts: 290 Karma: 1002898 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Device: Kindle	I get emails from "Sword and Laser" on the GoodReads forum. They chose "The Martin" as this months bookclub read. When I read the description - it reminded me of an old black-and-white SciFi movie called "Robinson Crusoe on Mars". (Yes - I spent a lot of Saturday Nights watching Creature Features) But in the movie - he has a monkey. That makes it totally different from the book. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058530/?ref_=nv_sr_2

05-05-2014, 01:14 PM	#41
Mims Addict Posts: 228 Karma: 3774169 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Space Coast Device: K4NT, iPads,IPhone,Aura H2O,PW3	Great book! I could see the movie as I read. Would recommend for anyone.

05-25-2014, 12:05 AM	#42
IcecreamLtDan Groupie Posts: 178 Karma: 1928980 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Carolina Device: JetBook Lite, Kobo wireless, Kobo Glo	Gotta agree with everyone's recommendations about this book. I've just finished the Earc of Monster Hunter: Nemesis and was looking for a quick read before the next Dresden files book is released and realized I had purchased this one. I'm about a third of the way through and it's great! As far as possible actors to portray this role in a movie or on TV, Nathan Fillion comes to mind. Of course, Mr. Fillion has....err....shall we say....filled out in the past few years? If he could get back to Pre-Castle build, I think he'd be perfect for the role.

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05-26-2014, 09:25 AM	#43
ccowie Hiding with an ereader Posts: 391 Karma: 3987376 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kitchener Ontario Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony PRS 950, Ipad 2, PRS 350	I too finished The Martian last week and count myself among those who thoroughly enjoyed it.

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daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	Fun listen (I went the audiobook route)! Between Brian Brushwood from the TWIT network raving about this book for weeks and seeing this thread, I had to check it out. I'm glad I did.

05-30-2014, 11:06 AM	#45
latepaul Wizard Posts: 1,264 Karma: 10203040 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: a variety (mostly kindles and kobos)	Just finished it last night. Enjoyed it but didn't love it. I felt it dragged in the middle. I appreciate it's probably what a lot of people liked about it but I felt there was one too many problem/crisis which got solved with some clever science/engineering that got explained in lots of technical detail. That was helped by the MC's sense of humour but there again I'd like to have seen more colours of emotion than that - he never seem to get down or despondent. Tension ramped up toward the end though which was fun.