Most authors would dream of putting out something as fantastic as [b: The Martian|18007564|The Martian|Andy Weir|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1413706054l/18007564.SY75.jpg|21825181] just once in their careers. Somehow, Weir has done it again, with a very different story that nevertheless captures the same charming manner of making scientific minutiae feel fascinating. Mark Watney is probably my favorite character over Ryland Grace, but the emotional punch that’s delivered as Grace’s adventure unfolds is unlike anything else. (I just wish there were any way to prevent them from making a movie version.)