Project Hail Mary

by Andy Weir
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Good Books rating 4.0
Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)
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  • ID: 10532
  • Added: 2026-01-25
  • Updated: 2026-02-03
  • ISBN: 9798217299461
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2025-12-02
  • Formats: 4
  • Reviews: 3

Ryland Grace, the sole survivor of a desperate mission, wakes up with no memory and two corpses for company. As his memories slowly return, he realizes the gravity of his situation: he's hurtling through space with an impossible task to save humanity from extinction. With the clock ticking and no one else around, Ryland must puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. /n/n Project Hail Mary is a thrilling interstellar adventure that combines suspense, humor, and fascinating science. It's a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival that takes readers to places they've never dreamed of going. The book is a HUGO AWARD FINALIST and has been praised by critics and readers alike, with comparisons to Andy Weir's previous bestseller, The Martian.

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Kelly's Reads · Kelly · 2025-05-18
excellent 4.50

The book combines dense science with humor and an engaging narrative in a refreshing way. The storytelling is top-notch and the energy of the narrator is infectious.

Kelly really enjoyed this book, highlighting how Andy Weir effortlessly blends complex scientific concepts with humor and a compelling narrative. They found the storytelling to be top-notch and the energy of the narrator infectious. The book's ability to make dense science accessible and entertaining is particularly praised. Kelly also appreciated the engaging narrative that keeps the reader hooked throughout.

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    Andy Weir effortlessly combines pretty dense science with humor and an engaging narrative in a really refreshing way.

    The energy and enthusiasm of the narrator was infectious.

    Project Hail Mary was extremely entertaining, and the storytelling was top-notch.

Self-Indulgent Twaddle · 2022-04-19
good 3.50

The book is a very good, close to realistic sci-fi novel which the reviewer enjoyed, but noted the inclusion of tired stereotypes.

The reviewer from Self-Indulgent Twaddle enjoyed Project Hail Mary, describing it as a very good, close to realistic sci-fi novel. They appreciated the realistic portrayal of science and the engaging narrative. However, they noted the inclusion of tired stereotypes, which slightly detracted from the overall experience. Despite this, the reviewer found the book to be highly enjoyable and a worthwhile read.

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    Project Hail Mary is an very good, close to realistic sci-fi novel which I definitely enjoyed reading

    The inclusion of tired stereotypes and the ...

    Project Hail Mary is an enjoyable novel about a man's journey to save the human race.

Grimdark Magazine · 2021-04-16
great 4.00

The story is filled with elements that made The Martian great, but adds a thrilling tale and another layer of excitement.

The reviewer from Grimdark Magazine found Project Hail Mary to be a great story, filled with all the elements that made The Martian great. They particularly enjoyed the thrilling tale and the additional layers of excitement that Weir adds. The reviewer appreciates the blend of science and adventure, making it a highly enjoyable read. The book is praised for its ability to keep the reader engaged and entertained throughout.

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    Project Hail Mary is a great story.

    It is filled with all the things that made The Martian great but added in a thrilling tale and another ...

    Project Hail Mary is a wonderfully written book.

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