The Martian

What's intriguing is that Mark doesn't carry the typical baggage of a tortured hero. No dark past, no tragic childhood. The book dives into the nitty-gritty of survival on Mars—the science, the math, the engineering. You'll learn about growing potatoes in Martian soil, jury-rigging life support systems, and calculating oxygen levels. It's like a crash course in space survival. Honestly, I chose this book because it's set on Mars. The idea of relying on sheer brainpower hooked me from the start. At the end of the book -Mars becomes a character in itself—a harsh, unforgiving companion to Mark's struggle for survival.