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Any Books like The Martian by Andy Weir (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by dexahtm@lemm.ee to c/books@lemmy.ml

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I really enjoyed that book and the whole "alone in space" vibe it gives off. Are there any more like it?

EDIT: Jeez i can't reply to you all. I wish there was a way to compile all your suggestions into a Goodreads list, these all sound awesome!

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[–] Mister_Rogers@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I haven't read The Martian, but Shipwreck by Charles Logan is one of my greatest hidden gems. Not well known at all, I have never heard anyone talk about it. I picked it up for 25 cents at a senior's home garage sale, on a whim and loved it.

The basic plot is that Tansis crash lands on a planet in deep space, the others have died in the accident, and the book starts shortly after the last crew member but him dies. The planet is hostile, filled with a specific plant that has dominated with no signs (at first...) of animal life, and the atmosphere at first doesn't seem safe to breathe. It's a story of isolation, trying to survive, trying to escape, and coming to terms with one's situation. It feels very real, without being extravagant, engaging writing style, and I never quite knew what would happen next even right up to the satisfying (but perhaps not for everyone!) ending.

I really hope you read it, but if not that's okay :)

[–] dexahtm@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Looks awesome, will check it out! Thanks for providing a plot.

[–] DisietSma@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

Sounds great but can not find a copy of it !