The Martian
Watney's crew strands him on Mars after they believe he is dead, killed in a giant dust storm. With limited supplies and no means of communication with Earth, Watney must rely on his ingenuity. He turns to his scientific knowledge and resourcefulness to survive in the harsh Martian environment.
Watney faces numerous challenges, including finding ways to grow food, generate water, and repair his equipment. He uses his skills as a botanist and engineer to repurpose the limited resources available to him. He documents his experiences through video logs, especially potato farming.
Meanwhile, back on Earth, NASA discovers that Watney is alive and initiates a daring plan to rescue him. The narrative alternates between Watney's struggles on Mars and the efforts of the team at NASA. Watney and NASA work tirelessly to develop and execute a rescue mission.
The Martian pays meticulous attention to scientific detail and the challenges of survival in space. Weir's writing style blends technical explanations with humor, making the story accessible and engaging to a wide range of readers.
Two months after I read it, The Martian was released as a movie starring Matt Damon.