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Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Hello beautiful people! Welcome to a new review! For this review, I get into Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, a highly beloved and talked-about science fiction novel. Now, personally, I am not much of a science fiction gal, so I really wasn’t sure what I was going to think. I ended up really enjoying the book (science and math stuff aside) and found the world and the characters to have really shone through, making it such an enjoyable read.
Main Characters:
Ryland Grace: Such an unexpectedly great main character. He’s smart (obviously), but not in an intimidating way. He questions things, messes up, figures it out, and brings a lot of personality to what could’ve been a super technical story. He made this book so much more approachable and, honestly, really fun to follow.
Rocky: I won’t say too much because it’s better to experience it, but one of the best parts of the book. The dynamic here is something I did not expect, and it adds so much heart, humour, and depth to the story.
Eva Stratt: The scientist who creates the mission that Grace goes on often butts heads with Grace on their ideas, but in a respectful, professional way.
My Review
As mentioned, I went into Project Hail Mary not really knowing what I was getting into or if I would like it. I did not expect to love this as much as I did. Sci-fi isn’t usually my go-to, and anything involving heavy math, science, or engineering? Also not my thing. So I went into this a little hesitant, but this book makes it so accessible. I didn’t really understand those aspects of the book, but I also didn’t feel like I needed to to really grasp what was going on in the story. You can feel the characters’ emotions, and that often showed me more than the science and math did. I rated Project Hail Mary a 9/10 rating, and would totally recommend it to people like me who don’t usually check out science fiction, or aren’t usually drawn to those types of stories.
In Project Hail Mary, we follow Ryland Grace when he wakes up alone on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or how he got there. As his memory slowly returns, he realizes he’s on a mission to save Earth from a catastrophic threat that could wipe out all life. As he pieces together what’s happening, the story jumps between past and present, showing how the mission came to be, and how Grace ended up being humanity’s last hope. Along the way, unexpected connections form, and the scope of the mission becomes even bigger than initially imagined. We, the readers, are spun a gorgeous world in space through the eyes of someone who never expected to be up there.
So yes, due to the plot of the book and Grace’s role in it, the book includes a lot of science, math and engineering. Yes, there’s complex problem-solving. But I never felt like I needed to fully understand every detail to stay engaged. The way it’s written keeps things clear enough that you can follow along without getting lost, which made a huge difference for me and how I was pulled into the book. What really pulled me in was how the story unfolded. The connections that are made throughout, especially the ones you don’t see coming, are so well done. It takes things in directions I never would’ve expected, and it just works.
And Grace as a character? Loved him. He carries the story in such a natural way, and you actually enjoy being in his head as everything unravels. He makes the high-stakes, end-of-the-world mission feel personal and grounded.
I will say, it’s a little unsettling how some of the issues in this book don’t feel that far off from real life. Like, it’s sci-fi, but also, not entirely? That added an extra layer of tension for me.
The space aspect was also just really cool. It’s such an out-of-reach concept for most of us, and I loved getting to fully dive into that world and go along for the ride. It felt immersive without being overwhelming.
And the ending? So good. It wrapped things up in a way that felt satisfying and meaningful, which isn’t always easy with a story this big.
I’m also really curious to see how the movie adaptation turns out, whether it sticks close to the book or switches things up a bit.
Overall, this completely surprised me in the best way. Super engaging, surprisingly emotional, and just a really fun (and slightly terrifying) ride through space.
I hope you enjoyed this review! Thank you for checking it out! Feel free to subscribe to the page to be one of the first to know when I release a new review!
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More awesome #BookPost today, again courtesy of the wonderful The Broken Binding. This time we have a lovely signed and numbered edition of Gabriela Romero Lacruz's debut, *The Sun and the Void*.
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New book post... Holly's Secret (Woodwalkers 3) by Katja Brandis, illustrated by Claudia Carls. Out in my translation from @arctisbooksusa on November 14! 😁 #bookpost #bookstodon #inmytranslation #worldkidlit #picturesmeanbusiness #woodwalkers
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Even more beautiful #BookPost today. This time it's the stunning numbered and signed edition of Stephen Aryan's *The Judas Blossom* from The Broken Binding. So pretty.
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In today's #BookPost, a very pretty Folio Society edition of *We Have Always Lived in the Castle* by Shirley Jackson. At this rate, I'm going to need a second home just for my books...
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Today's very exciting #bookpost is Glory by #NoVioletBulawayo Shortlisted for #TheBookerPrize2022. Thanks so much to @carmellalowkis at @vintagebooks @penguinrandom for asking me to review. Such an amazing opportunity!
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It's World Book Day. I'm curious what book changed your life, so much so that the person you were before feels only vaguely familiar to the person you were afterwards.
You can read about the book that did this to me at Medium: https://medium.com/@cole.haddon/what-book-changed-your-life-f97fb3c1a1db
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Look what these savages have done to Roald Dahl's work.
Everyone involved in the decision to do this should be exiled from publishing and decent society forever.
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#BookPost!!
Two v. exciting advance copies arrived today from @Jim_Leary and @Stylisticienne, joining @DrStruthers' delightful #HandsOfTime which I've been enjoying very much -
Working men of all countries, unite!
New #bookpost! Marx & Engels’ wildly important work rolling off the presses today.
In the classic authorised translation, with Engels’ intro, well annotated, premium papers, duplex cover. Just £5. 💪
renardpress.com/books/the-communist-manifesto
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This beauty arrived today. Love the use of slip cover.
It's a highly recommend book on naming things. Can't wait to read.
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Some delicious #bookpost at Renard HQ…
Pocket-sized sizzling wit on the monarchy from the nation’s favourite writer of yore, Jane Austen, illustrated by her sis.
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Ooooooo #bookpost! Frontier by Grace Curtis - speculative queer SF. Looks amazing! #bookseller
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I think Five Survive wins best "spredges" of the year.
Here it is next to Scully because she's been naughty and vomited up sticks at 6am this morning...
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What a lovely #bookpost to receive.
Brian Sibley and Alan Lee and I have walked a long way together on the road to Middle-earth: I will treasure this beautiful book.
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Lovely #bookpost this weekend. This time from OK comics in Leeds.
It wasn't a deliberate choice, but both play with form.
It's lonely at the centre of the Earth is an autobiographical comic from Zoe Thorogood. She talks about depression and identity as a creator. Switching media to deliver an emotional gut punch.
Leviathan is a choose your own paty comic wirh a really surreal vibe. Panels are placed in various locations as you pick your route through the story.
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