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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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[–] techwooded@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Also check Weir's book Artemis. Not as good as the Martian or Project Hail Mary, but still pretty good.

[–] Oneeightnine@feddit.uk 11 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Had a hard time with this one and I'm not sure I ever figured out why. Initially I thought it was just a bit uninteresting but now I'm wondering if there's more there. Not sure he writes his female protagonists all that well (which I can understand given you know, he's not female).

[–] evasive_chimpanzee@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

To me, it almost read more like a YA book than his others. The stakes were lower, and it was more adventury than sciencey and dire. Definitely made it feel different; not that it's wrong. The Hobbit is aimed way younger than LOTR, but it's still good. I do agree that the female protagonist writing felt a little clunky from what I remember.

[–] MorrisonMotel6@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

This was exactly my experience with Artemis. I had to stop halfway through because I really didn't like the protagonist and reading her in first person was torturous for me

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

Ugh I was severely disappointed tbh. Short, unsatisfying, not nearly as science heavy as his other hits. Ended so abruptly too. Idk I was left unsatisfied

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

Will do. All of Weir's other stuff seems to be highly regarded too.

[–] yenahmik@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I'm currently reading this and am thoroughly enjoying it. However, I'm not sure how much it relates to the "alone in space" angle that OP is looking for.