Uppdrag Hail Mary

The Martian makes first contact.

"A fórmula de El Marciano repítese de xeito demasiado evidente. Resulta entretido, e con coñecementos de ensino secundario podes desfrutar lembrando aquelas asignaturas de física e química. Parecese que entendes algo."

"O libro é fácil de ler, podes ler aos poucos sen problema de perder o fío da historia xa que non ten dobleces no argumento, nin significados ou reflexións que requiran un nivel de concentración elevado."

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Gave up. The amnesia/ suddenly remembering stuff as required really bugged me.

This book is a celebration of science and solidarity. Only when we colaborate we are able to solve the biggest problems of humanity. There are a few times when you have to make a leap of faith, but it's all for the sake of the argument. A very interesting an funny reading.

I found this enjoyable to read, it reminds me of classic Clark and Niven stuff; where the science feels like it was treated as of greater importance than characterisation and description. It feels less believable than The Martian. The starting-with-insomnia is probably on reflection a little tired but it did allow a strong start and allows the slower parts to feel less slow.

Good:
The plot twist around Ryland's amnesia is great!
"Space amoeba" story done right.
Relationship between Ryland and Rocky is endearing.
Audiobook elevates the whole experience.

Bad:
Protagonist with amnesia trope has been done before.
Rocky has interesting alien physiology & boring human psychology.
* Earthbound story-line and characters seem childish & oversimplified compared to science in space sequences.

Heard the audiobook. It is very much "unputdownable" - couldn't stop listening. It's also all the things that made Martian fun - quirky, optimistic, cheerful. I didn't like the whole amnesia plot, because it felt like lazy writing (despite the author's attempt to merge it with the plot and character).

The last few chapters felt rushed to me (After Rocky leaves), but it was still very enjoyable. And Science-y.

I remember Andy had a list of scientific inaccuracies in [b:The Martian|18007564|The Martian|Andy Weir|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1413706054l/18007564.SY75.jpg|21825181] (the main one being Martian duststorms not being powerful enough to move anything around), is there such a list for this book?

"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."

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!