Joshua Reams

Joshua Reams asked Andy Weir:

Were you at all concerned that all of the technological & engineering terminology would confuse or turn off a reader?

Andy Weir Yes, that was a constant concern. It was a delicate balance for me to tell the reader what they needed to know without boring them.

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Joshua asked Andy Weir:

Why did you feel the need to use such excessive profanity in the book? I loved the story but was constantly turned off by the foul language and had prevented me from recommending it to many people.

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Will Douglas

Will Douglas asked Andy Weir:

With a story this compelling, as a reader I can't help wanting more. When the story is so complete, do you ever wish you'd left things more open ended to continue the story later?

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