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A review by nadiamasood
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Project Hail Mary's audiobook is your ticket to an unforgettable space journey you never knew you needed!
Weir takes us through a journey packed with space drama, humor, surprising friendships, and plenty of world-saving adventure.
Should you choose the audiobook?
Yes! It was so captivating that I actually looked forward to my daily chores just to put on my headphones and listen to 'Project Hail Mary.' This book is pure storytelling and entertainment! Ray Porter delivers an outstanding performance. He doesn't just read the story; he feels it, and you will too! He skillfully handles the international cast in Grace’s flashbacks, giving each character a distinct accent.
The story:
This book does need some suspension of disbelief which, I suppose, is typical for science fiction. As someone new to the genre, I actually enjoyed the science parts! Weir presented them in a fun way, and it was nice revisiting familiar concepts from school. I found myself looking forward to the technical details of the story.
And that ending? I think it was perfect for this story.
Dr. Ryland Grace:
This story follows Ryland's epic journey from an ordinary primary science teacher with a deep knowledge of science to an unexpected superhero (albeit reluctantly). Yes, it's hard to believe how he—despite his vast scientific knowledge and being untrained to be an astronaut—could solve highly complicated problems and survive the way he did. I mean, he was a last-minute replacement and was hardly trained for 5 days!
But like I said: suspension of disbelief is required.
Ryland Grace’s journey is key to the novel’s themes of resilience, sacrifice, ingenuity, and teamwork. The story is about his self-discovery and survival as he faces space challenges, loneliness, and a mission to save humanity.
He makes some foolish mistakes for someone who is supposedly so brilliant, but I found this trait believable. After all, the guy lost his memory, and the higher-ups didn’t leave a manual for him when he woke up from his coma!
Rocky:
I just love him. Period.
This book is perfect for you if you love:
Weir takes us through a journey packed with space drama, humor, surprising friendships, and plenty of world-saving adventure.
Should you choose the audiobook?
Yes! It was so captivating that I actually looked forward to my daily chores just to put on my headphones and listen to 'Project Hail Mary.' This book is pure storytelling and entertainment! Ray Porter delivers an outstanding performance. He doesn't just read the story; he feels it, and you will too! He skillfully handles the international cast in Grace’s flashbacks, giving each character a distinct accent.
The story:
This book does need some suspension of disbelief which, I suppose, is typical for science fiction. As someone new to the genre, I actually enjoyed the science parts! Weir presented them in a fun way, and it was nice revisiting familiar concepts from school. I found myself looking forward to the technical details of the story.
And that ending? I think it was perfect for this story.
Dr. Ryland Grace:
This story follows Ryland's epic journey from an ordinary primary science teacher with a deep knowledge of science to an unexpected superhero (albeit reluctantly). Yes, it's hard to believe how he—despite his vast scientific knowledge and being untrained to be an astronaut—could solve highly complicated problems and survive the way he did. I mean, he was a last-minute replacement and was hardly trained for 5 days!
But like I said: suspension of disbelief is required.
Ryland Grace’s journey is key to the novel’s themes of resilience, sacrifice, ingenuity, and teamwork. The story is about his self-discovery and survival as he faces space challenges, loneliness, and a mission to save humanity.
He makes some foolish mistakes for someone who is supposedly so brilliant, but I found this trait believable. After all, the guy lost his memory, and the higher-ups didn’t leave a manual for him when he woke up from his coma!
Rocky:
I just love him. Period.
This book is perfect for you if you love:
- space adventures
- stories featuring clever solutions to complex problems
- science and technology
- thrilling, high-stakes missions with a mix of drama and humor