Die on Mars

Here are some answers to some questions that students have been curious about.

Question: What was the original intention of writing this book?

The author's original intention in writing this book was very simple, just to see if he could write a story with as few characters and as simple scenes as possible.

Doing this has brought me a lot of trouble and created many creative problems - this book cannot have the plot elements that most online novels should have, there is no simple and clear main line, and there are no villains and characters. It is difficult to construct conflicts and contradictions in the plot. The protagonists can only fight against the external environment. Due to the limitations of the characters and background, it is difficult to advance the plot. I will not do such a thankless job in the future.

Q: Where did the inspiration for this book come from?

When I first started writing this book, readers mentioned "The Martian" more than once in the book review section - I have seen the movie "The Martian" but have not read the original book yet.

The source of inspiration for this book is not "The Martian", although the background and technical details of the two books are somewhat similar, but an old joke widely circulated on the Internet, "If you see the earth explode after landing on the moon, you will What’s the reaction?”

Yes, that is the root of all evil.

Question: Why design a character like Lao Mao who is obviously out of touch with modern technology?

Because I am happy.

I like cats, so I write about a cat.

Q: How would you position this book?

In the Qidian science fiction area, debating the definitions of hard science fiction and soft science fiction is a favorite topic among readers. Some more extreme readers even believe that only the technical background in the book is completely based on existing or known modern theories. It can be called hard science fiction.

I don’t want to label what I write. The classification criteria for so-called hard science fiction and soft science fiction are vague. Most works fall between the two. There is no such thing as absolute hard science fiction in this world.

I just wrote a story that I wanted to write. Whether I consulted a large amount of literature or consulted professionals, I did this just to satisfy my own logic control, not to fit the work into a shell called hard science fiction. Qiangse, if I want, I can make the sun revolve around the earth, no matter what the hardness or softness?

Question: Is the plot rhythm too tight?

Due to space limitations, cramming so much plot content into 600,000 words will inevitably appear compact.

However, 600,000 words is a proper novel, but it seems too short among online articles that often have several million words.

Q: Why is the update so slow?

Non-professional author, please forgive me.

As we all know, domestic science fiction authors, except for the top ones, all use their love to generate electricity (so friends who watch pirated copies, why don’t you pay for a ticket? It doesn’t cost a lot to order a full subscription anyway, Qiuli Cream).

Question: Ending question?

This book actually prepares two endings - yes, there is a total destruction ending.

But readers voted to burn that ending.

The remaining blank ending will make some readers dissatisfied, and I know this, after all, it is difficult to agree with everyone.

If you want to blame it, it’s my fault that the author is too low-level and can’t write an ending that satisfies everyone.

But there are already so many disappointments in real life, why not give them a happy ending. (If you don’t like it, just treat the last chapter as an extra)

Question: Why is the training center in the article in Jiuquan instead of Beijing and Wenchang?

Because Jiuquan is close to the desert.

Question: Does the author have a girlfriend?

No.

Single mother and fetus (barking like a dog.

Question: Is there a prototype of Kunlun Station?

Yes, Kunlun Station in Antarctica, China.

Q: New book plan?

The current starting point situation is a bit grim and I dare not act rashly. The new book is expected to be released in September.

Finally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all friends who have provided help in the creation of this book.

I would like to dedicate this book to the people in human history who have contributed their strength and body to the great cause of space exploration. Their achievements will be immortal.