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ivanafterall ,
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The first two books in C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy: Out of the Silent Planet and Perelandra both fit the bill. Plus I find them extra-charming because they're so dated, which adds to the adventure and mystique, in my opinion. They feel like a hybrid of science fiction and something like a Jules Verne adventure story.

Bipta ,

Neither one came close to scratching the itch like The Martian in my view. They did lead me to a Sherlock Holmes kick though.

Urbanfox ,

Try the Bobiverse books by Dennis E Taylor. They were my next step after the Martian and we’re pretty good.

I also tried out a nice series by Nick Jones following a time traveller called Joseph Bridgeman which was decent, though it does deviate from alone in space to more loner.

CannedTuna ,

That one really gives new meaning to being alone with yourself.

Hidsonius ,

The murderbot diaries is another good one with a loner in space going on adventures

Jaximus ,

Try Solaris by Stanislaw Lem. One of the best books I’ve ever read and is more or less what you are describing.

dexahtm OP ,

Can’t wait to read a book about Sun Microsystem’s operating system. Nonetheless, looks cool! Added to my bookmarks

Bipta ,

I think The Star Diaries by Lem might be as good a fit. Personally I enjoyed it even more than Solaris.

Squids ,

Seconding the star diaries - they’re a lot more light hearted and have that more “stuck in space due to weird space things” vibe while Solaris is more “stuck in space because I’m being haunted by moral issues and my dead girlfriend”

techwooded ,

Also check Weir’s book Artemis. Not as good as the Martian or Project Hail Mary, but still pretty good.

dexahtm OP ,

Will do. All of Weir’s other stuff seems to be highly regarded too.

Oneeightnine ,
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Had a hard time with this one and I’m not sure I ever figured out why. Initially I thought it was just a bit uninteresting but now I’m wondering if there’s more there. Not sure he writes his female protagonists all that well (which I can understand given you know, he’s not female).

MorrisonMotel6 ,

This was exactly my experience with Artemis. I had to stop halfway through because I really didn’t like the protagonist and reading her in first person was torturous for me

evasive_chimpanzee ,

To me, it almost read more like a YA book than his others. The stakes were lower, and it was more adventury than sciencey and dire. Definitely made it feel different; not that it’s wrong. The Hobbit is aimed way younger than LOTR, but it’s still good. I do agree that the female protagonist writing felt a little clunky from what I remember.

Pinklink ,

Ugh I was severely disappointed tbh. Short, unsatisfying, not nearly as science heavy as his other hits. Ended so abruptly too. Idk I was left unsatisfied

yenahmik ,

I’m currently reading this and am thoroughly enjoying it. However, I’m not sure how much it relates to the “alone in space” angle that OP is looking for.

Oneeightnine ,
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Massive fan of The Martian and Weirs follow up called ‘Project Hail Mary’. It leans a little more in the direction of Science Fiction than the Martian did, but it’s an absolute page turner from front to back.

dexahtm OP ,

Wow you’re fast! Just looked it up and that looks like an awesome book. Going to have to read that one. Thanks!

Hallainzil ,

It’s a really fun audiobook, if that’s your thing!

Semi-Hemi-Demigod ,
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The way they did the alien speech in the audiobook was really neat

xenspidey ,

It’s also an excellent audiobook, gives it another layer

dexahtm OP ,

Ohh interesting! I am not really an audio book guy though, whenever i read i’m listening to music.

xenspidey ,

You might like audio books then, hits the audio side of the brain

AnarchoYeasty ,

This is how I “read” the book. It was fantastic and my wife at first just didn’t care if I listened to it. But quickly started looking forward to listening to it with me. Great book.

SpaceNoodle ,

I keep hearing that the audiobook is amazing, but it’s a fantastic book either way. A true spiritual successor to The Martian.

Fredselfish ,
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Listening to Project Hail Mary for the 3rd time excellent book. Great characters and the build up is excellent.

Seraph ,
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How do you feel about the ending?

Thedogspaw ,
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I love project hail merry the ending was excellent

Fredselfish ,
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I found it to be excellent especially since we learn how Grace ended up on this mission. He redeem himself.

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dexahtm OP ,

Just finished this. Woah dude. Great book.

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