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Andy Weir usually writes science fiction books, which themes/topics consist of engineering and physics, space exploration, survival and isolation, and humor. One major theme Weir likes to add in his books is being able to survive in extreme environments. In the Martian, the main character Mark Whatney is stranded on Mars, and must rely on ingenuity and scientific knowledge to stay alive. The next topic is problem-solving through science and engineering, and his characters often use physics, chemistry, and mathematics in detailed, realistic ways to overcome challenges. Another theme is space exploration. In Project Hail Mary, he examines space travel and first contact, combining hypothetical ideas with plausible scientific reasoning. Additionally, Weir explores isolation and resilience, showing how individuals cope psychologically when cut off from society. Throughout Weir's science fiction books, he likes to add humor when the protagonists are in life threatening situations. 

In Project Hail Mary and The Martian Weir has his characters survive by them needing to problem solve with science. Weir writes why humor when the book's protagonist is in great danger to make it more engaging and relatable despite their extreme and near unsurvivable situations. A defining feature of his writing is the use of first-person. This allows readers to experience the protagonist’s thought process in real time. Weir's characters are very intelligent, resourceful, and resilient people under pressure. They often rely on logic, creativity, and persistence to survive extreme situations. Weir writes with humor because it makes the characters feel like they are still human in the intense situations. Dialogue in Weir’s writing is usually natural , and is often serving to clarify scientific ideas or reveal character relationships.

Weir is very good with how he uses setting as an active force in his stories rather than just a simple background. Some settings include Mark Whatney being stranded on the moon in The Martian, or a city on the Moon in Weir’s book Artemis that is set in the 2080s. In Project Hail Mary, the setting is mostly on a spaceship in the middle of space. The setting creates the problems the characters must solve. For example, in The Martian, the extreme isolation, lack of oxygen, and limited resources on Mars constantly shape the protagonist’s decisions. In Artemis, the problem stems from the economic and environmental instability of the lunar city. Weir pays close attention to the rules of each environment. Gravity, atmosphere, temperature, and available technology all affect how characters behave and what they can accomplish.