The Martian
About this book
The Martian is a 2011 science fiction novel written by Andy Weir. It was his debut novel under his own name. It was originally self-published in 2011; Crown Publishing purchased the rights and re-released it in 2014. The story follows an American astronaut, Mark Watney, as he becomes stranded alone on Mars in 2035 and must improvise in order to survive.
Reader Profile
4.4/5 · 1371712 readers · 400 pages · ≈ 7 h 24 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Martian?
About ≈ 7 h 24 m — 400 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Martian?
400 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Martian?
It sits on the Science Fiction, Adventure, Fiction shelves.
Has The Martian been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Martian (2015).
Is The Martian in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Martian?
The main characters include Mark Watney (fictional character), Melissa Lewis (fictional character), Rick Martinez (fictional character), Beth Johanssen (fictional character).
Where does The Martian take place?
It is set in Mars (Planet), Earth, Acidalia Planitia (Mars) during 2035.
Who wrote The Martian?
Andy Weir.