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series2 books2012
Hopeful and tense in tone, set in our world.
“Using scientific improvisation and dark humor, Watney works to keep himself alive long enough for a rescue to reach him.”
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A Fall of MoondustNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1961
Tense in tone, set in the moon.
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Prelude to SpaceNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1951
Set in the moon.