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The Martian

Written by: Andy Weir
Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
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Summary

A brand-new production of Andy Weir’s modern sci-fi classic, narrated by the incomparable Wil Wheaton, and featuring bonus content from the writings of Mark Watney.

Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars.

Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there.

After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive - and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive.

Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first.

But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills - and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit - he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?

Wil Wheaton, who has lent his voice to sci-fi blockbusters like Ready Player One and Redshirts, breathes new life (and plenty of sarcasm) into the iconic character of Mark Watney, making this edition a must-listen for both longtime fans of The Martian and new listeners alike.

BONUS MATERIAL: This edition includes the following extras:

  • “Diary of an AssCan” - Mark Watney, new astronaut
  • “I Made It!” - A happy letter to Mom
  • “Car Trouble” - A somewhat sad letter to Mom
  • “The Earthling” - A postscript. *Available for the first time in this recording
©2011, 2014, 2019 by Andy Weir (P)2019 Audible, Inc.
Adventure Fiction Hard Science Fiction Science Fiction Solar System Mars Funny Interstellar Classics
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Editorial Review

Would you have the right stuff to survive on the dangerous red planet after all your crew members have perished? The Martian is one man’s journey to see if he has what it takes to survive truly unimaginable conditions.

The Martian by Andy Weir is a combination of sci-fi and contemporary drama, bending genres with its realistic style and, as yet, the unobtained location of Mars. The story follows astronaut Mark Watney who makes the exciting trip to Mars as part of the Ares 3 expedition only to be stranded there as the only survivor after the death of his crewmates. From there, he is forced to get as inventive as he can to survive on an uninhabitable planet, navigating airlock and oxygen supplies and dwindling food quantities.

The resulting story is one of resilience, strength, and overcoming obstacles. The Martian is a grounded and human-based science fiction. The story tells more of the endurance inherent in humanity than of the adventures and wonders of space, even though Watney still has to deal with issues of gravity, dust storms, space suits, spaceships and rocket fuel as he waits for his rescue mission from Earth. Weir’s style is both realistic and humorous as he includes technical details a NASA specialist and botanist should know. But he doesn’t forget to address the day-to-day struggles of a castaway’s life in solitude; but also throws in funny nods to reality, like mentioning the Mars rover, pathfinder, and mars ascent vehicles. There’s even a reference or two about aliens - though the characters are decidedly human.

This audiobook adaptation is narrated by Wil Wheaton, an experienced narrator and iconic actor - especially in the fantasy and sci-fi genres. He recounts this mission to Mars story with proper emphasis and tone, bringing a level and down-to-earth style to the significant aspects of spaceflight and life on Mars. Exciting, dynamic, and engaging, his voice perfectly matches Andy Weir’s style. Whether you’ve seen the Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, and Ridley Scott motion picture adaptation or are discovering The Martian for the first time, this is an excellent listen for science and science-fiction fans who have dreamed of interstellar adventure.
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Perfect fit of narrator and story. well read, so exciting, terrific story thank you.

Fabulous

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Was excited to see this on Audible and even more excited to see Will Wheaton was narrating it! Great read, great performance! highly recommend!

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Loved it

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I have read The Martian twice before and loved the book. When I saw the Audible version, I had to give it a listen. Wil Wheaton is brilliant! His delivery is so much how I read it in my head that it is unbelievable. The story is incredible, but would not have worked as well in the hands of a less skilled narrator. I cannot recommend this book strongly enough!

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Wil Wheaton is the perfect narrator for this book!

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Read this a few years ago, loved it. It's quite possibly one of the best science based fiction books out there. Having it performed by Wheaton was awesome (though his German accent needs work), and I laughed out loud multiple times. Can't recommend it enough.

Amazing

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I am definitely going to be listening to this book more then once! Wheaton's the perfect choice for narrator! He nails the characters perfectly, especially Mark. Love this book!

A Definite Repeater

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