The Martian has been described as "Robinson Crusoe in space". However, we quickly realise that Mark Watney - the astronaut marooned on Mars - makes Defoe's hero look like a pampered, snivelling amateur. 
 Despite a couple of quibbles, The Martian is a tremendous accomplishment and a book I would recommend to everyone (and particularly anyone, like me, who likes sci-fi and wanted to be an astronaut). 
 You can read my full review on my blog: https://clairehuston.wordpress.com/20...