 | I debated about reading The Martian by Andy Weir for a long time before I finally decided to pick it up. I figure that there are probably other people like me out there, still on the fence about this one. So I decided to do a should/should not post about it to try and help out! |
Why You Should Not Read The Martian
- It swears. A lot. And I know there are those that say, "If I were stuck on Mars, I would swear too!" I get that viewpoint. But the problem is, he's not the only one that swears. There's plenty of swearing from other characters as well. I hate filling my brain with that.
- This book is a time-sucker. Make sure you have time to devote to it, because you are not going to want to put it down. Which leads to neglecting things, like your job. . . or your spouse. . .
- Parts of it are written as journal entries. Personally, that worked for me, but it's not a style that works for everybody.
- This book is a time-sucker. Make sure you have time to devote to it, because you are not going to want to put it down. Which leads to neglecting things, like your job. . . or your spouse. . .
- Parts of it are written as journal entries. Personally, that worked for me, but it's not a style that works for everybody.
Why You Should Read The Martian
- There's a movie coming out in a few weeks. Quick, read it before you see the movie!
- If you are looking for a character with a unique voice, you can do no better than Mark Watney. His journal entries read like he is talking to you. And astronaut nerd though he may be, he's a pretty funny guy.
- You actually kind of learn something about science and Mars. That's always a nice bonus.
- The plot. The incessant plot that keeps you turning the pages. This book is so hard to put down!!
- It literally keeps you guessing until the very last page.
- Mark Watney is a character that you simply have to root for. He's so well-written, you're pretty much given no choice. Who knew you could cheer so hard for potatoes to grow?
- If you are looking for a character with a unique voice, you can do no better than Mark Watney. His journal entries read like he is talking to you. And astronaut nerd though he may be, he's a pretty funny guy.
- You actually kind of learn something about science and Mars. That's always a nice bonus.
- The plot. The incessant plot that keeps you turning the pages. This book is so hard to put down!!
- It literally keeps you guessing until the very last page.
- Mark Watney is a character that you simply have to root for. He's so well-written, you're pretty much given no choice. Who knew you could cheer so hard for potatoes to grow?
In all the reviews I read when I was trying to decide, the swearing was what put me off the most. And the swearing definitely did bother me throughout the book (I still think it would be a better book without it). But at the end of the day, I am glad I decided to read it. I'm glad I met Mark Watney and was so thoroughly drawn into this story.
Please share your thoughts and comments, whether you've read The Martian or not!
Please share your thoughts and comments, whether you've read The Martian or not!
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