Chapter One Hundred Eighty-Nine: The Martian

I just have to tell you all as emphatically as possible how much I adore Andy Weir's The Martian.  (Get ready for lots of exclamation points in this post.)  I know I'm a bit late to the party on this one, but--wow!!--is it great!!  I listened to it as an audiobook and thoroughly enjoyed it!  By turns hilarious and nerve-wracking, I couldn't wait to hear what would happen next, and I also really appreciated the main character, Mark Watney because he's resourceful, optimistic, and has a great sense of humor.  I thought a book about a guy who gets stranded on Mars would be super depressing and dark and grim, but in this case it really isn't.  I mean, it has its moments, for sure, but generally Watney is going to give it his all to see if he can find a way to survive, which keeps the tone from being hopeless or too heavy.  If you're looking for a funny and clever adventure story, definitely try The Martian.