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First self‑published in 2011 and later picked up by Crown Publishing in 2014, The Martian tells the story of American astronaut Mark Watney. Stranded alone on Mars in 2035, he must improvise and apply his scientific knowledge to survive the hostile environment.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Andy Weir
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