Something wonderful

[True Scotsman]

It's available for free on line.

Anyway, If you're into a science or engineering background you'll enjoy it. Lots of cool stuff in that domain. On the other hand, the characterization is kind of weak. Still a lot of fun to read, but don't expect a lot of character development or deep insight into the nature of what it is to be human or anything like that. It's light to medium hard science fiction, if that makes any sense.

I disagree. The book shows us in concrete form, the basis and validation of objective morality. If I have time later today I'll elaborate but I'm working right now.

 

[TillICollapse]

Well I don't know. When I read or rather listened to the book, I pictured the main character as Robert Mitchum. I hadn't thought about who should play him today if they made a movie. Didn't know they were making one. I'd probably pick Matthew McConaughey. He was great in Interstellar.

Mitchum ! Haven't heard that name in awhile Well hopefully the movie will be all you hope it to be

 

[quatona]

I see. You would prefer not to read a book that portrays man as heroic and celebrates reason and science.

Yes, I´d prefer to read books about other stuff.

These are the Objectivist themes I am speaking of. It's your loss.

So many books, so little time. Losses are inevitable.

 

[Eudaimonist]

Then catch the movie.

http://io9.com/matt-damon-is-hilari...utm_source=io9_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow


eudaimonia,

Mark

 

[True Scotsman]

Then catch the movie.

http://io9.com/matt-damon-is-hilari...utm_source=io9_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow


eudaimonia,

Mark

Wow. Production values look high. Can't wait!

 

[Eudaimonist]

I haven't read the novel, but the movie is awesome! The Martian is the best movie I've seen in many years.


eudaimonia,

Mark

 

[Oafman]

I haven't read the novel, but the movie is awesome! The Martian is the best movie I've seen in many years.

This is good to hear. I'm going to try to see it at the weekend.

After Alien and Bladerunner, I always had a high opinion of Ridley Scott doing SciFi, but then Prometheus happened. Glad to hear he's back on form.

 

[Eudaimonist]

After Alien and Bladerunner, I always had a high opinion of Ridley Scott doing SciFi, but then Prometheus happened. Glad to hear he's back on form.

Yes, he made up for Prometheus in my eyes.


eudaimonia,

Mark

 

[Goonie]

Loved the book. The film was excellent, captured both the humour and the substance of the book. Matt Damon was perfectly cast.