SFF Readalongs led by Kitty G discussion

This is for discussion of Chapters 16 - 18 (inclusive) of the Martian so feel free to say how you're finding it and what you like/dislike but without posting any spoilers for later parts of the book.

How do you envision the worldbuilding? Is it convincing?
Are you captivated?
Do you want to keep on reading or are you struggling?
How is it compared to other sci-fi fiction you've read?

This is getting better and better. It's so realistic that I felt like I am reading a real account. No cryogenic chambers here but real gritty space travel where life support and food supplies are critical.

And scientists are geeks too -> Project Elrond hah!

TS wrote: "This is getting better and better. It's so realistic that I felt like I am reading a real account. No cryogenic chambers here but real gritty space travel where life support and food supplies are..."

:) I'm powering through this book today to try and catch up as I didn't manage to finish it last month and I have to say TS your comments are just as amusing as Watney's.
Loving the writing style and personality of our main character, he really is a funny one. I think the balance of serious-ness and sarcasm is just great and you're right, the Hab exploding was crazy exciting!

Guess it's not too far left of the book now. I am unsure if I think he'll be able to escape as we've already seen just how much can go wrong and the failed Launch of Isis was a bit of a bummer. I hope he survives, but truly it's the experience of his time on here which I am most enjoying :D

Kaitlin wrote: "I have to say TS your comments are just as amusing as Watney's"

Wow, really??!! Awww thanks! Maybe I was inspired by Watney. ;)