Totally makes sense. As a science has not been a part of my life since college person, I did the same after a while.

Unrelatedly, I agree with you about the disaster loop style. Since there’s no interpersonal drama (Watney’s alone in The Martian and Rocky is awesome in Hail Mary) that’s a bit of a plot crutch he uses. Buuuuut, I also am fine with less interpersonal drama so I forgive and love Weir’s books.