The Martian: A Novel - (libro En Inglés)

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Nombre: The Martian: A Novel - (Libro en Inglés)
Marca: Crown

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Brilliant . . . a celebration of human ingenuity [and] the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years . . . utterly compelling.The Wall Street Journal The inspiration for the major motion picture Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, hes sure hell be the first person to die there.After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that hes aliveand even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he wont have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old human error are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isnt ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skillsand a relentless, dogged refusal to quithe steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him? NAMED ONE OF PASTES BEST NOVELS OF THE DECADEA hugely entertaining novel [that] reads like a rocket ship afire . . . Weir has fashioned in Mark Watney one of the most appealing, funny, and resourceful characters in recent fiction.Chicago Tribune As gripping as they come . . . Youll be rooting for Watney the whole way, groaning at every setback and laughing at his pitchblack humor. Utterly nail-biting and memorable.Financial Times Opinión Brilliant...a celebration of human ingenuity [and] the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years...Utterly compelling.--Wall Street JournalTerrific stuff, a crackling good read that devotees of space travel will devour like candy...succeeds on several levels and for a variety of reasons, not least of which is its surprising plausibility.USA Today An impressively geeky debut...the technical details keep the story relentlessly precise and the suspense ramped up. And really, how can anyone not root for a regular dude to prove the U-S-A still has the Right Stuff?--Entertainment WeeklyGripping...[features] a hero who can solve almost every problem while still being hilarious. Its hard not to be swept up in [Weirs] vision and root for every one of these characters. Grade: A.AVClub.com Andy Weir delivers with The Martian...a story for readers who enjoy thrillers, science fiction, non-fiction, or flat-out adventure [and] an authentic portrayal of the future of space travel.--Associated Press"A gripping tale of survival in space [that] harkens back to the early days of science fiction by masters such as Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke."--San Jose Mercury NewsOne of the best thrillers Ive read in a long time. It feels so real it could almost be nonfiction, and yet it has the narrative drive and power of a rocket launch. This is Apollo 13 times ten.--Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Impact and Blasphemy A book I just couldnt put down! It has the very rare combination of a good, original story, interestingly real characters and fascinating technical accuracy...reads like MacGyver meets Mysterious Island.--Astronaut Chris Hadfield, Commander of the International Space Station and author of An Astronauts Guide to Life on Earth "The best book I've read in ages. Clear your schedule before you crack the seal. This story will take your breath away faster than a hull breech. Smart, funny, and white-knuckle intense, The Martian is everything you want from a novel."--Hugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of Wool The Martian kicked my ass! Weir has crafted a relentlessly entertaining and inventive survival thriller, a MacGyver-trapped-on-Mars tale that feels just as real and harrowing as the true story of Apollo 13.Ernest Cline, New York Times bestselling author of Ready Player One Gr

CARACTERÍSTICAS PRINCIPALES:

-Idioma: Inglés
-Autor: Weir, Andy
-Editorial: Crown
-N° Paginas: 384
-Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
-Envío: Desde EE.UU.

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Tiempo de entrega: 10 días
Peso del paquete: 1 kg
Medidas: 5 cm x 22 cm x 27 cm cm
Material: Papel
Modelo: 9780804139021
Meses de garantía: 1
Garantía: Por defectos de fabricación
Condición: Nuevo
Color: Multicolor
Nombre de color: Multicolor
ASIN: 0804139024
País de producción: United States
Encuadernado: Pasta dura
Editorial: Crown
Titulo del libro: The Martian: A Novel - (Libro en Inglés)
Autor: Weir, Andy
Fecha de publicación: 2014
Idioma: Inglés
Edición: 1
Número de páginas: 384
ISBN-13: 9780804139021
Edad mínima sugerida: 6
Genero musical: Literatura Universal
Contenido del paquete: 1 pieza
SKU: 9780804139021