Project Hail Mary

by Andy Weir

448 pages

English language

Published June 10, 2022 by Random House Publishing Group.

ISBN:: 978-1-5291-0063-1

(33 reviews)

Project Hail Mary is a 2021 science fiction novel by American novelist Andy Weir. Set in the near future, the novel centers on junior high (middle) school-teacher-turned-astronaut Ryland Grace, who wakes up from a coma afflicted with amnesia. He gradually remembers that he was sent to the Tau Ceti solar system, 12 light-years from Earth, to find a means of reversing a solar dimming event that could cause the extinction of humanity.Project Hail Mary has received generally positive reviews, and the book was a finalist for the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novel. The unabridged audiobook is read by Ray Porter. The film rights have been purchased by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Drew Goddard (who adapted The Martian, Weir's traditional publishing debut, into a 2015 film) is slated to adapt the book into a film. Actor Ryan Gosling plans to star as Grace in the film adaptation.

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Review of 'Project Hail Mary' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

"I loved this book. The problems and the humor are engaging and feel realistic.

I didn't know what to expect as I started listening to this novel, and the mystery with the flashbacks added to the fun. Additionally, the ally spoken about in the description really develops the themes around friendship.

The end of the story was a big surprise for me and made me love the novel that much more.

I do wish that Grace had come to terms with Stratt's most controversial decision by developing the understanding that as horrible as it was, it made him a better man."

Phil Sorrell reviewed Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Review of 'Project Hail Mary' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Absolutely loved this book, probably more than I loved The Martian. There is a great level of science geekery, humour and brilliant characters. I could not put it down!

Sean Randall reviewed Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Review of 'Project Hail Mary' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Oh, yes. Riviting all the way through, Ryland Grace joins Kevin Brooks, David Teller and Mike Erikson in my hall of high school teachers who totally kick ass. I confess I had my doubts: an alien life form eating the sun? What’s this, a Saturday morning cartoon? Where’s the scientific exposition? The chemical formulae? The soul searching through peril? But of course, they’re all there.

I loved the Martian. I enjoyed Artemis, although felt it was “good” rather than “superb”. But this kept me on the edge of my seat. I feel totally inadiquat as a scientific Human being now; if I woke up and felt something was slightly off, I’d hardly be able to work out what with a tape measure and a test tube. But all the way through, Grace felt like someone I could really enjoy watching. The backstory reveals were fascinating and solid, the jeopardy to …