tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post8065336659876011367..comments2023-10-30T06:40:47.696-06:00Comments on Recovering Potter Addict: Review: The Martian by Andy WeirAyleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-82825370580404645902016-01-28T22:35:44.245-07:002016-01-28T22:35:44.245-07:00Heh, maybe you could still give this one a shot ma...Heh, maybe you could still give this one a shot maybe? :)Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-28785272685546860602016-01-28T22:35:25.877-07:002016-01-28T22:35:25.877-07:00Yeah, I agree that the writing worked with the kin...Yeah, I agree that the writing worked with the kind of story it was and with the humour, for sure. So glad you loved this one too!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-37992173382169667412016-01-28T22:34:24.110-07:002016-01-28T22:34:24.110-07:00Ah yes, the movie helped me imagine certain things...Ah yes, the movie helped me imagine certain things that I didn't grasp in the book too!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-13675567183367497642016-01-28T22:33:47.526-07:002016-01-28T22:33:47.526-07:00Heh, I do that from time to time, no worries :) At...Heh, I do that from time to time, no worries :) At least you have the intention of actually reading the book even after watching the movie! Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-42068241088712644842016-01-27T22:57:57.615-07:002016-01-27T22:57:57.615-07:00Hahaha! Science and I never got along that well, b...Hahaha! Science and I never got along that well, but it's so good to know that you thoroughly enjoyed this book. Awesome review! <br /><br />Sarika @ <a href="http://thereaddicts.blogspot.in/" rel="nofollow">The Readdicts</a>The Readdictshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05097650583426983309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-50947706362749903242016-01-27T13:28:46.692-07:002016-01-27T13:28:46.692-07:00Haha, yes, science! I loved that about this book t...Haha, yes, science! I loved that about this book too. Although I agree with you that the writing wasn't anything I'd consider describing as flowery, I did like it. I felt it suited the characters and the humor kept me from getting bored with it. I did also listen to this as an audiobook, which probably helped. The narration was very good, to the point where my husband didn't feel the movie added much compared to the audiobook.DoingDeweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902496432225294188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-46355611024236789152016-01-27T08:50:13.676-07:002016-01-27T08:50:13.676-07:00Great review! I actually watched the movie first a...Great review! I actually watched the movie first and I'm glad I did because it helped me imagine all the happenings in the book. I also loved all the science!Sugar and Snarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06653208604957196237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-26541834697077129092016-01-27T08:43:21.937-07:002016-01-27T08:43:21.937-07:00I committed a bookish sin here because the bf want...I committed a bookish sin here because the bf wanted to see The Martian so I saw it before even reading the book. Le gasp! I do still want to read the book though and thanks to your lovely review here I'll be bumping it up my list ;) The humor of the MC and the adventure itself are huge draws for me, plus I'm on a bit of a sci-fi kick this year so it seems fitting! I'm glad that the science bits are still approachable because I can totally see that adding to the story. Michelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220874121683955988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-36795081352014391502016-01-26T22:11:47.275-07:002016-01-26T22:11:47.275-07:00I did know that! I always love those self-publishe...I did know that! I always love those self-published to super-popular stories :) I hope you love the book/movie!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-24044220305236879502016-01-26T21:17:29.429-07:002016-01-26T21:17:29.429-07:00Did you know this was a self-published book? I was...Did you know this was a self-published book? I was reading about it in Entertainment Weekly. That alone had me curious about this one. I'm glad you really enjoyed it. I like that there is a lot of humor and the science aspects are not too difficult to understand. :) I still haven't seen the movie, but I do want to view that as well!<br /><br />-laurenShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-39483180433301014402016-01-26T20:35:16.986-07:002016-01-26T20:35:16.986-07:00haha! Yes, super stressful and thrilling! Good for...haha! Yes, super stressful and thrilling! Good for you for giving the movie a go at least :)Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-63126332010924959392016-01-26T16:34:55.248-07:002016-01-26T16:34:55.248-07:00I could NEVER EVER read this book. The movie stres...I could NEVER EVER read this book. The movie stressed me out WAY to much. Haha. I get stomach knots just thinking about it. Being stuck in space? Seriously? It's like my biggest phobia. Haha. I am glad you enjoyed the book. ~Sara @ Just Another Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07870692977272702662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-84966405083537206772016-01-26T14:33:02.220-07:002016-01-26T14:33:02.220-07:00Yeah, I get the impression that everyone loves the...Yeah, I get the impression that everyone loves the audiobook narrator, that he does a great job with Mark's humour! I hope you love it too :)Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-34541462614424871532016-01-26T13:53:48.978-07:002016-01-26T13:53:48.978-07:00I originally got the book from the library, but th...I originally got the book from the library, but then I decided to return it and get the audiobook since everyone seems to love it much more. I am a bit worried about all the science info, but I'm glad you felt it didn't derail your enjoyment of the book. I, too, haven't seen the movie but I really, really want to. It looks great!Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-66800451660445954412016-01-26T12:06:24.053-07:002016-01-26T12:06:24.053-07:00Heh okay, fair enough. There is no book out there ...Heh okay, fair enough. There is no book out there that everyone is going to love. At least you gave it a shot!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-57671742486600553122016-01-26T12:04:58.348-07:002016-01-26T12:04:58.348-07:00Yeah, it was easy to sort of skim in parts and sti...Yeah, it was easy to sort of skim in parts and still grasp what was happening. Glad you still enjoyed it :)Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-58782501770535281752016-01-26T05:53:21.505-07:002016-01-26T05:53:21.505-07:00Gorgeous review Aylee :D Yay for enjoying this boo...Gorgeous review Aylee :D Yay for enjoying this book a lot. <3 I have only seen the movie, which I liked a lot, but also thought was a bit boring, as nothing much happened :p And no one died, lol :D But I still liked it a lot. But hmm. Not sure I would like this book :p I guess it would be boring for me, lol. I'm sorry you ddn't really like the writing :\ but so glad you liked the rest of the book :) Thank you for sharing. <3Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-84397385425056665122016-01-25T23:06:48.211-07:002016-01-25T23:06:48.211-07:00I agree with you about The Martian being a bit tec...I agree with you about The Martian being a bit technical in its writing style -- I still enjoyed it, though. I love these types of super-science-y books now and then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com