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“How did I end up in this situation? I'm the district sales manager of a napkin factor. Why is my daughter in space?”

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The Martian

In this thrilling science fiction novel, an astronaut becomes the sole survivor of a Mars mission gone awry. Stranded on the red planet, he must use his ingenuity and resourcefulness to survive until rescue can be arranged. more

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Andy Weir
Andy Weir

Andy Weir is an American science fiction novelist, best known for his novel 'The Martian,' which tells the story of an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle to survive. His writing style is characterized by scientific accuracy and a sense of humor. more

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