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A review by loop_laurens
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A captivating story that balances humour and tenseness perfectly, with an ending so heart-warming it brought me to tears.
The main character is immediately loveable, and the narration humourous yet still explains the stakes and science in an easy to understand way that enables the reader to feel the tenseness when things go wrong. The science side of the plot was interesting enough to keep intrigue, but it was the emotional plot that really elevates the story; it's a story about saving earth, but also about friendship and selflessness and what if aliens were just as excited to meet us as we were to meet them?
The main character is immediately loveable, and the narration humourous yet still explains the stakes and science in an easy to understand way that enables the reader to feel the tenseness when things go wrong. The science side of the plot was interesting enough to keep intrigue, but it was the emotional plot that really elevates the story; it's a story about saving earth, but also about friendship and selflessness and what if aliens were just as excited to meet us as we were to meet them?