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A review by daytimebelle
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Just wrapped up Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, and I AM SERIOUSLY BLOWN AWAY. This book is a must-read for any sci-fi fan or anyone who just loves a great story, really.
Ryland Grace, the protagonist, wakes up alone on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or why he's there. Turns out, he's humanity's last hope to save Earth from an impending disaster.
What I loved most was the science. Andy Weir has this knack for making complex scientific concepts super accessible and, dare I say, fun? The book is packed with cool science stuff, from astrophysics to biology, but it's all presented in such a way that you don't need a PhD to follow along. It reminded me a lot of "The Martian" in that sense.
Whether it's calculating orbital trajectories, understanding the properties of celestial bodies, or devising ingenious solutions to survival challenges in space, the science feels both authentic and exhilarating. Seriously, the dude even made me care about the chemical reactions happening in his spaceship's fuel tanks.
Beyond the science, what really hooked me was the humanity in the story. Ryland Grace is such a fantastic character—smart, resourceful, and with a sense of humor that keeps you chuckling even in the direst situations. The relationships he forms, even in the vast loneliness of space, are heartfelt and real.
And the twists? Just when you think you've got things figured out, Weir throws in a curveball that takes the story to a whole new level. It's one of those books where you keep telling yourself "just one more chapter" until suddenly it's 3 AM and you've finished the whole thing.
When I finished the book, I just lay there staring at the ceiling, teared up, completely in awe of how amazing it was. It's one of those books that you just can't put down, and when you finally do, you're left thinking about it for days.
I am already declaring Project Hail Mary as my favorite read of the year.
5 STARS for Ryland, Rocky, and the entire Erid. Earth sucks.
Ryland Grace, the protagonist, wakes up alone on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or why he's there. Turns out, he's humanity's last hope to save Earth from an impending disaster.
What I loved most was the science. Andy Weir has this knack for making complex scientific concepts super accessible and, dare I say, fun? The book is packed with cool science stuff, from astrophysics to biology, but it's all presented in such a way that you don't need a PhD to follow along. It reminded me a lot of "The Martian" in that sense.
Whether it's calculating orbital trajectories, understanding the properties of celestial bodies, or devising ingenious solutions to survival challenges in space, the science feels both authentic and exhilarating. Seriously, the dude even made me care about the chemical reactions happening in his spaceship's fuel tanks.
Beyond the science, what really hooked me was the humanity in the story. Ryland Grace is such a fantastic character—smart, resourceful, and with a sense of humor that keeps you chuckling even in the direst situations. The relationships he forms, even in the vast loneliness of space, are heartfelt and real.
And the twists? Just when you think you've got things figured out, Weir throws in a curveball that takes the story to a whole new level. It's one of those books where you keep telling yourself "just one more chapter" until suddenly it's 3 AM and you've finished the whole thing.
When I finished the book, I just lay there staring at the ceiling, teared up, completely in awe of how amazing it was. It's one of those books that you just can't put down, and when you finally do, you're left thinking about it for days.
I am already declaring Project Hail Mary as my favorite read of the year.
5 STARS for Ryland, Rocky, and the entire Erid. Earth sucks.