shotsup 832 Posted September 3, 2015 Good freaking book. Finished it the other day, can't wait to see the movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 540 Posted September 3, 2015 While im not questioning how good the book is, or judging you for reading it, you have to know your audience. This board consists of a bunch of Neanderthal idiots. Me included. You would get much more action by starting a thread called 'Do you look at your poop?'. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldMaid 1,838 Posted September 3, 2015 Downloaded it a couple of weeks ago, but haven't got around to reading it yet. it's next on my list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted September 3, 2015 I read it as soon as I saw the trailer for the movie. It captivated me so much for some reason and I rarely read books. Like 1 every 5 years. I actually listened to it on audio file and it was a most pleasant experience. Amazing book and story overall, highly reccomended and cant wait for the movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiPolarBear 476 Posted September 3, 2015 This board consists of a bunch of Neanderthal idiots. Me included. Â Present. Â eta: I won't be reading the book, and will only see the movie if there is tit$. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 540 Posted September 3, 2015 Â Present. Â eta: I won't be reading the book, and will only see the movie if there is tit$. Haha. And while I truly believe that, I consider you to be one of the least barbaric guys here. Â I haven't read a book since junior high. Shocking, I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,916 Posted September 3, 2015 What's it about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted September 4, 2015 Downloaded it a couple of weeks ago, but haven't got around to reading it yet. it's next on my list. I knew I can count on you in a reading thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 4, 2015 I bought it for my kindle but haven't read it yet due to the fact that I'm still reading another book. I actually read quite a bit. Go through about 3-5 books a month Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted September 4, 2015 While im not questioning how good the book is, or judging you for reading it, you have to know your audience. This board consists of a bunch of Neanderthal idiots. Me included. You would get much more action by starting a thread called 'Do you look at your poop?'. I hear ya and I didn't read IN high school. I started reading when I had a long(ish) commute. 13 years ago started working in Manhattan and have nothing else to do on the train so I started reading. I guesstimate I read 15-20 books a year. Â If I read at home it's finishing a chapter I already started earlier while pooping. Â See what I did there ?? Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted September 4, 2015 I bought it for my kindle but haven't read it yet due to the fact that I'm still reading another book. I actually read quite a bit. Go through about 3-5 books a month Highly recommend it especially if you are a regular reader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldMaid 1,838 Posted September 4, 2015 I knew I can count on you in a reading thread Yep... I'm a book nerd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,315 Posted September 4, 2015 Is this some kind of stupid Twilight or Hunger Games or Harry Potter type thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted September 4, 2015 Is this some kind of stupid Twilight or Hunger Games or Harry Potter type thing? NEGATIVE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted September 4, 2015 Is this some kind of stupid Twilight or Hunger Games or Harry Potter type thing?PM me if you want details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,315 Posted September 4, 2015 PM me if you want details. Are you coming on to me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldMaid 1,838 Posted September 4, 2015 Are you coming on me? AFFIRMATIVE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted September 4, 2015 Are you coming on to me? No that would be a fax invite. Â Just look at the trailer for the movie and get the gist of it. Read the Fvcking book man. Read it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted September 4, 2015 AFFIRMATIVE That's not how we "did it" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted September 4, 2015 Lol people see the name The Martian and think it's about Aliens. It's not. The premise is an astronaut who goes to Mars in a group, gets accidentally left behind and has to survive there in case of possible rescue. The meat of it is the inner workings of his survival and resourcefulness using what's available to him. It's mildly futuristic in the sense at there can be a Mars expedition but not sci fi to the point that we can just hyperspace there. It's a realistic interpretation of our possible space travel capabilities and limitations. It's riveting, interesting, thought provoking and just overall a great read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted September 4, 2015 Lol people see the name The Martian and think it's about Aliens. It's not. The premise is an astronaut who goes to Mars in a group, gets accidentally left behind and has to survive there in case of possible rescue. The meat of it is the inner workings of his survival and resourcefulness using what's available to him. It's mildly futuristic in the sense at there can be a Mars expedition but not sci fi to the point that we can just hyperspace there. It's a realistic interpretation of our possible space travel capabilities and limitations. It's riveting, interesting, thought provoking and just overall a great read.Fvcking Nerd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted October 4, 2015 So did anyone see the movie ???? Â Now the whole family on board and reading it. Now I have to wait for them to catchup se we can all go and see it together. Â Interested what you focks think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted October 4, 2015 Haha. And while I truly believe that, I consider you to be one of the least barbaric guys here. Â I haven't read a book since junior high. Shocking, I know. Newbie no read book Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted October 4, 2015 Haven't seen the movie yet. Watched Hotel Transylvania 2 last night and gonna watch The Martian tomorrow and eat dinner at the theater. Read the book in 2 days and it was amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted October 4, 2015 Read the book last month and saw the movie today. Â The book dives deeper into the survivor aspect of the story and gets pretty nerdy and technical along the way. Â The movie was about 20 min too long IMO. It dragged in the middle a bit and there was sort of a post script wrap up that was completely unnecessary. Â Both my sons (6&8) liked it and audibly cheered the Martian on several times. I wasn't sure they would like it but I'm glad we took them. Â Both the book and the movie are worth checking out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted October 4, 2015 I did notice the movie was 2:21 - that's a lot of movie. I am looking forward to it. Â Thanks to have responded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted October 4, 2015 Read the book, can't wait to see the movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted October 4, 2015 Read the book a few years ago. Can't remember much... I read 2-5 books a month usually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted October 5, 2015 Read the book a few years ago. Can't remember much... I read 2-5 books a month usually. Cool. Another reader on the bored. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted October 5, 2015 Read the book a few years ago. Can't remember much... I read 2-5 books a month usually. Im pretty surprised by this. Not to mean that in any offensive way, im just surprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mighty_thor 115 Posted October 5, 2015 A friend of mine read the book and just saw the movie. He said the movie was excellent and stayed true to the book. He told me I would enjoy the movie more than him because I did not read the book and would not know what was going to happen next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted October 5, 2015 Im pretty surprised by this. Not to mean that in any offensive way, im just surprised. Why is that? Not offended, just curious at the perception. Â It's been documented on this bored several times over the decade and a half I've been here. Â http://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=365968&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted October 6, 2015 Why is that? Not offended, just curious at the perception. Â It's been documented on this bored several times over the decade and a half I've been here. Â http://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=365968&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1 Didnt see those threads. Im taking my own practice of rarely ever reading books and projecting it onto you to justify being surprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted October 6, 2015 Didnt see those threads. Im taking my own practice of rarely ever reading books and projecting it onto you to justify being surprised. Growing up I always hated to read. I would have much rather been outside than cooped up in the house reading. However when I did read I enjoyed it. Later on when I went to college I started finding books I liked and ended up becoming an avid reader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted October 6, 2015 Didnt see those threads. Im taking my own practice of rarely ever reading books and projecting it onto you to justify being surprised. Cause we're both badass weightlifting former military cops that worked undercover buying meth/guns from tweakers and gangbangers, kicking doors/ass and taking names and no sh!t from noone, especially grammar teachers!? Â Or... boneheads that post as if we're to dumb to read? Â I'm picking door #2 Monty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted October 6, 2015 Cause we're both badass weightlifting former military cops that worked undercover buying meth/guns from tweakers and gangbangers, kicking doors/ass and taking names and no sh!t from noone, especially grammar teachers!? Â Or... boneheads that post as if we're to dumb to read? Â I'm picking door #2 Monty. My knee hurts just thinking about trying to kick down a door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted October 6, 2015 My knee hurts just thinking about trying to kick down a door. In all fairness "kicking" a door is hard as fock if it's reinforcement at all. It's not like the movies. Thats what a ram is for. It's also pretty embarassing when your outside kicking... and kicking.. and kicking... haha. Â Oh and I've taken mucho sh!t from multiple sources.. Nature of the beast with bosses. Also not like the movies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted October 6, 2015 In all fairness "kicking" a door is hard as fock if it's reinforcement at all. It's not like the movies. Thats what a ram is for. It's also pretty embarassing when your outside kicking... and kicking.. and kicking... haha. Â Oh and I've taken mucho sh!t from multiple sources.. Nature of the beast with bosses. Also not like the movies. My other favorite common occurence in movies is when guys crash through giant windows or glass doors cleanly. something tells me its alot more potentially gruesome and messy and slicey. Rather than just easily crashing through as the window breaks into a million equal little parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,145 Posted October 7, 2015 The sequel should be a woman stranded on Venus. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
