I got to read an electronic advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. And by that, I mean I got to attend a virtual chat featuring Weir and a couple other authors recently, and was downloading the ARC before he even finished talking (ah, work perks). Anyway, since this version is …
Tag: The Martian
Page vs Screen: The Martian
In 2011, Andy Weir’s novel The Martian was published and promptly became a bestseller. Then, in 2015, the film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon came out. So here, in 2019, is my belated comparison of the two. (Also, here is my review of the book.) I’ll ramble, then I’ll score both versions. …
Book Review | The Martian
I read this a while back, but wanted to revisit it and finally write a review for it! Some vaguely alien-looking rocks to go with the book The Martian by Andy Weir is one of the most impressive debut novels out there. It’s also one of the best modern sci-fi books I’ve read. Mark Watney, …
Book Review | Artemis
I first read Artemis by Andy Weir in January 2018. This review was originally posted on my Goodreads account. Some minors edits have been made since then. Everyone will inevitably compare this to Weir's previous novel, The Martian, so I'll address that first. While an enjoyable ride, Artemis is not as good as The Martian. The plot is …
