A 15-minute Summary & Analysis of Andy Weir's The Martian

The Martian by Andy Weir | A 15-minute Summary & Analysis

 

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The Martian is a science fiction novel by Andy Weir set on the surface of Mars. The novel follows the attempted rescue of Mark Watney, an astronaut accidently left behind on Mars.

Mark Watney, an astronaut, and his five crewmates were leaving the planet Mars when Watney became separated from the group after being struck by an antenna. Convinced he is dead, the crew leaves the planet on the spaceship, Hermes. Watney is alone. He gets back to the Hab, a giant tent-like structure the astronauts built that recreates a normal atmosphere for them to safely live in. Watney cannot communicate with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) because the windstorm blew away the communications satellite dish.

Watney figures he has enough NASA food and supplies to last a year, but knows that will not be enough. The next Mars mission is in four years. He starts keeping a log…

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: This is an unofficial summary and analysis of the book and NOT the original book. 

 

 

Inside this Instaread Summary & Analysis of The Martian

• Summary of entire book
• Introduction to the Important People in the book
• Analysis of the Themes and Author’s Style