The Martian by Andy Weir review * NO SPOILERS* ~ Emile

Hola Martians,

I appreciate that that was not proper Spanish, but whatever.

About twenty five minutes ago, I finished reading The Martian by Andy Weir. I am writing this the Wednesday before it is uploaded, so as to give my immediate impressions.

The Martian is about a man called Mark Watney, stranded on Mars after is crew mates deemed him dead during an emergency take off. The story follows him while he struggles to survive four years in a jab designed for thirty days. You root for Mark the whole way, disappointed when he fails a task, and cheering when he succeeds. I love the fresh take on science fiction, which mixed with the sarcastic humour makes a really light book, despite the serious danger the main character is in. Also, I am a complete and utter nerd, so I loved all the scientific and mathematical elements. They aren't too hard to understand, and I would't say that they were essential to the story anyway.

I rated this book 4/5 stars.

Over and out,
Emile x

Currently Reading ~ Emile (16.9.15)

Hola!

(I thought we'd switch up the greeting every once in a while).

Here is my weekly currently reading post, and I have finished reading The Martian by Andy Weir! I actually put off writing this post until I had finished it. Overall, I really enjoyed it, although unfortunately due to be busy with school and at home I haven't had much time to read. So that's why it took me a bit longer. Nevertheless I'm glad that I read it. A review shall be coming up shortly.

I'm not entirely sure what to read next, however I'm pointing towards The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. A close friend and I decided that we both must read it this month, because we have both owned the book for a long time and have been looking forward to reading it; just haven't gotten around to it.

Another option is Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor. I have been meaning to read this for a while as well.

Either way, I'll probably decide in the next ten minutes.

Goodnight,
Emile x

Currently Reading 10/9/15 ~ Emile

Bonjour,

I really am awful at posting these on time. I do apologise for that.

Anyway, back to the point. Right now I am enjoying The Martian by Andy Weir. I find it a very entertaining novel, the humour is right up my alley. I like how sarcastic Mark Watney, the protagonist, is and how he deals with every situation being stranded on Mars throws at him. It is a nicely fast-paced read and I really like the scientific and mathematical elements; for I am a nerd at
heart.

I have to keep this quick because it is late and I am tired. I will be doing a review on this books as I think I shall have some interesting opinions on it.

Good night,
Emile x