03-11-2014, 07:02 PM | #16 |
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I like kobo, but I do wish they would list what formats their books are available. (kepubs are kobo only).
The only trick I've found, that I've learned from somewhere in these forums, is to "Save Preview" first. Then go into your library on the site. Look underneath the title and author. If it is blank that means it is a kepub and can only be downloaded on a kobo/kobo app. If it is some other format it will say Download options: EPUB (DRM-Free) or Download options: Adobe DRM EPUB |
03-21-2014, 05:54 PM | #17 |
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Having read this great book, I see Sandra Bullock as the Hermes commander assuming she would take a support role. Not sure who should play Mark Watney. Any thoughts?
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03-21-2014, 06:20 PM | #18 |
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I'm about a third of the way through this at the moment so I'm being careful of spoilers, but I could see somebody like Mark Wahlberg as Mark Watney - an action hero type guy, but with a bit of humour about him.
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03-21-2014, 06:26 PM | #19 |
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Be interested in how you like the book. I liked it a lot.
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03-21-2014, 09:15 PM | #20 |
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03-22-2014, 01:28 PM | #21 |
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Agree. I vote for Matthew McConaughey as well.
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03-27-2014, 03:33 PM | #22 |
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Matthew McConaughey is too tall. There would have to be really extreme circumstances for NASA to select an astronaut over 5'11" (would require redesigning space suits). I pictured a Clark Gregg, or maybe somebody a little younger (he's the same age as McConaughey).
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03-27-2014, 03:52 PM | #23 |
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Euan McGregor?
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03-28-2014, 06:14 AM | #25 |
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I've just really enjoyed this too. So much so, that my wife has asked me to read it to her. (She has a Nook, but I'm its Text To Speech feature.)
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03-28-2014, 12:12 PM | #26 |
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I also loved this book. Writing style was quite fresh and the story had just the right pace. Recommended it to a few friends, hope they like it. I will surely be on lookout for more books from the author.
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03-28-2014, 01:09 PM | #27 |
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I am right in the middle of it and it won't take long to finish it. As din155 said, style and story are spot on. This book is a good surprise indeed.
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04-13-2014, 10:28 AM | #28 |
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Just finished listening to the audiobook of this it was fantastic. I couldn't turn it off I enjoyed it immensely thanks to all here who recommended it, its not the type of book I would usually pick up
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04-13-2014, 11:07 AM | #29 |
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I had a blast reading it.
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04-13-2014, 01:12 PM | #30 |
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In spite of all the 'Yay's', I really enjoyed reading this. Thanks for the tip!
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