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count me in if nothing else i'll get to find out what happened between *SPOILER* and *SPOILER*
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All the people that said they'd like to read and discuss this book should check in here so others know of your plan to participate.
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I saw the movie this morning. It is an extraordinary story of psychological resilience and creative innovation. The theme of how to survive alone in such an unforgiving environment as Mars is emotionally powerful.
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I am in!
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I'm waiting for my free copy! I'm in.