'The Martian – the most gripping book I’ve read in a long time...' blog discussion

Former_MSE_Sally

This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it.

Read Martin's "The Martian – the most gripping book I’ve read in a long time (and it cost 77p)" Blog.

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Errata

If you enjoyed it, you might also enjoy the film "Silent Running".

VT82

Sounds good.

I don't have an e-reader. Can you buy it and read it on a laptop?

tocsin

VT82 wrote: »

Sounds good.

I don't have an e-reader. Can you buy it and read it on a laptop?

You can get a Kindle reader for the laptop - free, I believe, and just buy ebooks from Amazon to send to the reader app.

tocsin

I don't do Facebook, so can't comment on Martin's page, but:

Just been to Amazon, the book is being withdrawn on 30 Apr (deal with a publisher), so if you want it, get your skates on!

Redyam

I have read this book, and I agree, it is really good for 77p. I've already recommended it to friends.

iancummings

I went to Amazon to buy this and it says

"The adventures of an astronaut stranded on Mars. IMPORTANT NOTE: The rights to The Martian have been sold to a major publication house. So The Martian will no longer be available for digital purchase after April 30, 2013. "

VT82

Will do. Thanks for the heads up!

lostinrates

Thanks for the recommendation, i downloaded it and have started reading it, But has to be said there is an awful lot of dross in the 'under £2.99' section or the free best sellers along with the very rare new gem.

Mandelbrot

iancummings wrote: »

I went to Amazon to buy this and it says

"The adventures of an astronaut stranded on Mars. IMPORTANT NOTE: The rights to The Martian have been sold to a major publication house. So The Martian will no longer be available for digital purchase after April 30, 2013. "

It's all been done before, of course
e.g. 1964 film "Robinson Crusoe on Mars", and other films; plus numerous stories over the years of various lengths and quality.

Rafter

Not often I can say that Martin Lewis has cost me money.

But looks like my kind of read and 77p isn't going to ruin the budget.

Amazon must be scratching their heads and wondering why downloads have gone through the roof!

Thanks for the tip.

R.