"The First Martian" is an exciting science fiction novel written by the famous American writer Andy Weir. The book tells the story of astronaut Mark Watney, who, as a result of an extraordinary storm on Mars, remains on the planet, considered by everyone to be dead. However, Mark turns out to be alive and remains in an abandoned scientific settlement, where he has to solve a series of difficult tasks for survival. Readers will experience with the hero his every victory and failure, watching him fight for his life and face the trials of a cruel cosmic failure. "The First Martian" is a novel about the strength of the human spirit, faith in victory and hope for a better future, which inspires feats and teaches not to lose faith in oneself.