I really enjoyed that book and the whole “alone in space” vibe it gives off. Are there any more like it?

EDIT: Jeez i can’t reply to you all. I wish there was a way to compile all your suggestions into a Goodreads list, these all sound awesome!

  • techwooded
    14·
    11 months ago

    Also check Weir’s book Artemis. Not as good as the Martian or Project Hail Mary, but still pretty good.

    • SbisasCostlyTurnover@feddit.ukEnglish
      11·
      11 months ago

      Had a hard time with this one and I’m not sure I ever figured out why. Initially I thought it was just a bit uninteresting but now I’m wondering if there’s more there. Not sure he writes his female protagonists all that well (which I can understand given you know, he’s not female).

      • evasive_chimpanzee@lemmy.world
        4·
        11 months ago

        To me, it almost read more like a YA book than his others. The stakes were lower, and it was more adventury than sciencey and dire. Definitely made it feel different; not that it’s wrong. The Hobbit is aimed way younger than LOTR, but it’s still good. I do agree that the female protagonist writing felt a little clunky from what I remember.

      • MorrisonMotel6@lemm.ee
        3·
        11 months ago

        This was exactly my experience with Artemis. I had to stop halfway through because I really didn’t like the protagonist and reading her in first person was torturous for me

      • Pinklink@lemm.ee
        2·
        11 months ago

        Ugh I was severely disappointed tbh. Short, unsatisfying, not nearly as science heavy as his other hits. Ended so abruptly too. Idk I was left unsatisfied

    • dexahtm@lemm.eeOP
      2·
      11 months ago

      Will do. All of Weir’s other stuff seems to be highly regarded too.

    • yenahmik@lemmy.world
      1·
      11 months ago

      I’m currently reading this and am thoroughly enjoying it. However, I’m not sure how much it relates to the “alone in space” angle that OP is looking for.