This book was actually the 2014 release I was most looking forward to. It did not disappoint. I think the main reason I was intrigued by it was that the plot sounded like Gravity but on Mars. It turns out The Martian is more like Cast Away but with a dash of MacGyver thrown in. What's not to love? 
 Would make for a perfect summer read. A gripping sci-fi story that also has a very warm sense of humor that I enjoyed. Fun stuff.