Discussions

Have you read this book? What did you think?  
 
-What did you think of Mark?  
-Did you like the ending?  
-Could you follow the plot?  
-Are you looking forward to the movie with Matt Damon?  
-Do you want to go to Mars?  
 
Please tell me what you thought of this book as I am curious to know before I post my opinion.

I'm not a big sci-fi fan, but I really enjoyed the book. Liked the whole thing, not planning a Mars vacation yet and I am looking forward to the movie. Not sold on Damon as lead, but we'll see.

What were some of the funniest moments to you?  
 
I loved all the Disco references and the Fonzie ehhhhh.

"What an amazing book! I was a little hesitant to read it because I am not into anything space related and chemistry and physics (science of any type really) and mechanics confuse the crap out of me. But none of that mattered. It was easy to follow and oh so very entertaining. Believe it or not the book had a lot of humor in it too. There were a few times I had to just stop and laugh for a while. This book was next to impossible to put down. I am 100% sure Matt Damon was the perfect person to play Mark in the movie too. Fonzie Thumbs up! (if you read the book you will understand that reference)"

Will try & buy book !

I really enjoy survival type books. I also absolutely loved the Revenant by Michael Punke. At Christmas time it is coming out as a movie with Leonardo D.  
 
If anyone has any books where people are forced to survive in less than ideal conditions I am all ears.

I'm about 3/4 through the book and so far it's a great read. I expect the movie will be full of sfx and won't get into some of the detail I'm seeing in the book, but it might be worth a view. I've always enjoyed books written in a first person narrative style, and combined with a plausible sci-fi plot, I'm definitely enjoying the read.

JR said "I'm about 3/4 through the book and so far it's a great read. I expect the movie will be full of sfx and won't get into some of the detail I'm seeing in the book, but it might be worth a view. I've always enjoyed books written in a first person narrative style, and combined with a plausible sci-fi plot, I'm definitely enjoying the read. "

I really do hope it is told like it is written from a diary/log (not sure of the right word to use here) perspective so we get to hear some of Mark's humor.

braid said "Will try & buy book ! "

I was in Walmart last night and where I found it (the 2 for $15 pocketbook section) it was gone. That was a great price as I picked up another book I have always wanted to read.  
 
But on the other side of that shelf where the newer books are (your back faces the magazines) there were some with the orange book cover. Sorry I did not look at the price though.  
 
Also in between the boys clothes and craft supply aisles they had them for 40% off the cover price. It was the one with Matt Damon on the cover. Whew, is it getting hot in here?! I love that man.  
 
I don't know what Coles has for copies now.  
 
Anyway, I know books can be expensive and I tried to get it from the library's ebooks but I was on a long waiting list so I just bought it instead and was definitely not disappointed.

Finally! The movie is out Friday. I am really looking forward to seeing it.

I saw the movie today and loved it! There were a few differences between the book and the movie but nothing major.  
 
The one thing I wish they had included was the Boobs (Y) part. It was hilarious in the book.  
 
Have you seen it yet? Thoughts?