# The Martian: A Novel

- **Author:** Andy Weir
- **Read:** April 2014
- **Topic:** Science Fiction & Fiction (Fiction)
- **Published:** 2011
- **Pages:** 384
- **Picked by:** Erik
- **ISBN-13:** 9780804139021
- **Open Library:** https://openlibrary.org/works/OL17091839W
- **Cover:** https://rwbookclub.com/assets/images/covers/the-martian-329.jpg
- **Canonical page:** https://rwbookclub.com/books/the-martian/

## Synopsis

The Martian is a 2011 science fiction novel written by Andy Weir. It was his debut novel under his own name. It was originally self-published in 2011; Crown Publishing purchased the rights and re-released it in 2014. The story follows an American astronaut, Mark Watney, as he becomes stranded alone on Mars in 2035 and must improvise in order to survive.

## Reviews

- Jamie — 5/5 — Would recommend — Discussion quality: 4/5
  Page turner of a book. Great read!