The story is gripping, exciting and everything about the atmosphere, trajectories, orbits and timing is scientifically accurate. The plot is about an astronaut who is stuck on the surface of Mars and how he survives and increases his chances for survival. The author also factored in the humanitarian aspect of how this kind of situation can unify people from all over our planet, their prayers and their willingness to help and sacrifice. I did not feel that the character, Mark Watney felt intense psychological stress, as one would expect, from being stranded on a deserted and inhospitable planet. There is some humor here and there that gave me a break from worrying for Mark Watney's situation. Some of them made me laugh really hard. The story brought to life the fact that Mars is not a very hospitable place for us humans to be. I still wonder if it really makes sense to send humans to Mars. If we have to build a whole habitat for humans to live and survive the radiation, lack of atmo...
It has to be simple.