A review by siglesias
The Martian by Andy Weir

hopeful informative inspiring tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

I honestly hated the main character and was not rooting for him to make it off Mars. I liked the NASA and Ares crews so I wanted them to succeed but oh my god I hated Mark. My issue is that at no point was he like in despair about being STUCK ON MARS FOR OVER A YEAR. He was like this kinda sucks but I’ll figure it out. HUH???? The way I would’ve just offed myself immediately. He was also just annoying and kept using the word “ghetto” like I really would hate him IRL.