Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir

Project Hail Mary

By Andy Weir

  • Release Date: 2021-05-04
  • Genre: Adventure Sci-Fi
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 9,060 Ratings

Description

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING RYAN GOSLING AND DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LORD AND PHIL MILLER

From the author of The Martian, a lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this “propulsive” (Entertainment Weekly), cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science.

HUGO AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST BOOKS: Bill Gates, GatesNotes, New York Public Library, Parade, Newsweek, Polygon, Shelf Awareness, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library JournalNew York Times Readers Pick: 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

“An epic story of redemption, discovery and cool speculative sci-fi.”—USA Today

“If you loved The Martian, you’ll go crazy for Weir’s latest.”—The Washington Post


Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish.

Except that right now, he doesn’t know that. He can’t even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.

All he knows is that he’s been asleep for a very, very long time. And he’s just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.

His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it’s up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery—and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.

And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he’s got to do it all alone.

Or does he?

An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could deliver, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian—while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.

Reviews

  • Satisfyingly grounded sci-fi

    5
    By Pineapple Traveller
    When it introduces a computer medical system in the first scene that you can talk to but is no more capable than Siri I knew this was going in an interesting direction. Things are set up and explained well. Satisfying mysteries and problem solving.
  • Loved it!

    5
    By KaiXTea
    I don’t read books often but this book I was immediately hooked even on page 1. You really feel like you’re in the story with the main character and finding out things as you go with him. The middle of the book can feel a bit longer if you’re not super familiar with science terms but nothing too overwhelming, again I don’t typically read. It’s worth it to stick to the end though as I really enjoyed this book. Great read from a non reader!
  • AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING

    5
    By BLACK DEATH
    I wasn’t expecting much when i started this book, I was hopeful I would enjoy it as a science fiction novel but man did it shock me how wonderful it was. By the end I was so invested in the characters and the story that I was genuinely sad to finish the book. Absolutely 10/10 narrative experience and definitely in my top favorite books of all time now.
  • First book in a while

    5
    By Djdhxhbsjejddjfjf
    A great story that helped me come back to reading after a long break. Andy Weir does it again!
  • Fantastically Fun

    5
    By admorning
    One of the most flat-out fun books I’ve ever read. Fantastic sci fi.
  • Awesome book

    5
    By S.mic
    Loved this book. Couldn’t put it down. Just wish there was a sequel! Can’t wait for the movie
  • Excellent story wonderfully told

    5
    By EmElleGiGi
    I loved this book. Characters are well-developed, the plot has twists and turns, and the science was very interesting. I haven’t read a sci-fi book I’ve liked this much in ages. (So impressed that I just purchased Andy Weir’s whole catalogue!) I hope you’ll like it as well as I do.
  • Phenomenal sci-fi, a little heavy on the sci

    4
    By cclay1991
    Project Hail Mary is a fantastic sci-fi novel about risk, hope, friendship and the fate of humanity. Rocky is a character that’ll stick with me for a long time. The only flaw is how technical and dense the science can get. It’s necessary, but it makes the book feel (at times) a bit repetitive. In my opinion, The Martian struck a slightly better balance with the science, but the companionship you feel in this novel is truly remarkable.
  • Fist Bump !

    5
    By ___lsc15
    I loved this book! Such a great ending and wonderful main characters. Still thinking about rock!
  • Fantastic!

    5
    By mamavargie
    The ending was the best! Read this book in a few days, as I couldn't put it down. A very well thought out story! Definitely recommend!

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