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The Martian (Book)
Posted on 9/18/15 at 9:46 pm
Posted on 9/18/15 at 9:46 pm
I crossed it today and picked it up. I just finished reading Band of Brothers and needed something else at work to pass the time.
I heard good things about the movie from here. How did the M/TVB like the book? Im just starting it but it seems interesting so far.
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I heard good things about the movie from here. How did the M/TVB like the book? Im just starting it but it seems interesting so far.
The Martian Trailer
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Posted on 9/18/15 at 9:50 pm to geauxtigers6492
i enjoyed the heck out of the book. great read for a first time writer who was giving it away a few years ago. i hope they keep his sarcasm and sense of humor in the movie, because it really made the book a better read to be honest.
i kinda hate that they cast Matt Damon, but it makes sense.
i kinda hate that they cast Matt Damon, but it makes sense.
Posted on 9/18/15 at 10:32 pm to 3nOut
Agree completely with your post.
Posted on 9/18/15 at 10:34 pm to geauxtigers6492
Just finished listening to the audiobook today. Great listen/read, and it's not the type of stuff I'd normally seek out.
Posted on 9/18/15 at 10:34 pm to 3nOut
I agree as well. Really enjoyed the book. Think I finished it in 2 or 3 days
Posted on 9/18/15 at 10:50 pm to SW2SCLA
His new book is coming out soon. It's more classic scifi though.
Posted on 9/18/15 at 11:09 pm to athenslife101
The book was surprisingly funny and good use of sarcasm.
Posted on 9/18/15 at 11:28 pm to geauxtigers6492
I picked it up on release a few years ago. I liked it. Not the greatest piece of science fiction but a solid effort. Some of the science was unrealistic and shallow. Glad it is getting a movie.
Posted on 9/18/15 at 11:34 pm to Pax Regis
Yep. Reading it now and halfway through. Pretty good so far, even though the majority of the book is him fixing the capsule
Posted on 9/19/15 at 3:46 am to Mullet Flap
I couldn't get in to the audio book for some reason
Posted on 9/19/15 at 8:54 am to 3nOut
I like the Matt Damon cast. Who would be better in your opinion?
Posted on 9/19/15 at 11:24 am to LSU1SLU
I'm opposite. I thought it was one of the most entertaining audible books I've ever listened to.
Loved the book. Hate Matt Damon.
Loved the book. Hate Matt Damon.
Posted on 9/19/15 at 1:14 pm to geauxtigers6492
This is what I'm reading as soon as I finish the last Harry Potter book.
Posted on 9/19/15 at 4:26 pm to geauxtigers6492
I wasn't overly impressed with the book. I think the movie will be better than the book.
Posted on 9/19/15 at 5:04 pm to geauxtigers6492
I liked it, was a quick read. Interesting subjects and it seems like everything he did, could be done.
Posted on 9/19/15 at 5:06 pm to AnonymousTiger
I'm surprised by how many people audio book. I've never really tried to listen to books, but I spend hours every day driving around, could definitely listen to books instead of sat radio.
I always thought it was for non-readers.
I always thought it was for non-readers.
Posted on 9/19/15 at 5:51 pm to geauxtigers6492
I'm fricked
Posted on 9/19/15 at 7:01 pm to geauxtigers6492
I am a huge sucker for smart arse protoganists and reference based humor, so I am a pretty big fan of the book.
"I wonder what NASA would think about me fricking with the RTG like this. They'd probably hide under their desks and cuddle with their slide rules for comfort."
"NASA, however, is absolutely shitting itself. To them, equipment failure is terrifying. To me, it's "Tuesday.""
"I wonder what NASA would think about me fricking with the RTG like this. They'd probably hide under their desks and cuddle with their slide rules for comfort."
"NASA, however, is absolutely shitting itself. To them, equipment failure is terrifying. To me, it's "Tuesday.""
Posted on 9/19/15 at 7:04 pm to Breesus
"I admit its fatally dangerous.
But consider this: I'd get to fly around like Iron Man."
But consider this: I'd get to fly around like Iron Man."
This post was edited on 9/19/15 at 7:06 pm
Posted on 9/19/15 at 7:07 pm to Napoleon
I find I can't follow audio books as well.
I think I'm just so attuned to radio to be background white noise, and I have to make an effort to focus to keep up with what is happening in the novel.
I think I'm just so attuned to radio to be background white noise, and I have to make an effort to focus to keep up with what is happening in the novel.
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