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Old 03-26-2014, 04:35 PM   #19365
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I just finished The Martian by Andy Weir and now I see what everyone's been raving about. This was one hell of a good story; a thrill ride to be sure. The resourcefulness of the protagonist reminded me of the old TV show MacGyver.
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It really reminded me of Robinson Crusoe - the ur-novel.
Oh, cool. I love stories about lost in the wilderness (whether it be the forest, an island, or space). I've enjoyed everything in that way from Robinson Crusoe and the Tarzan Books to A Brief History of the Dead and the movie Gravity. I'll have to look The Martian up.
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