I was provided a free copy of this book by @netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
I loved Andy Weir's first novel, The Martian, so I was super excited when I got approved to read this one. I FLEW through the almost 500 pages!!
When Ryland Grace wakes up, he has no idea where he is, who he is, or really much of anything! And worst of all, his only company are two robotic arms (who come in handy providing sustanance) and two corpses! The reader pieces together the story along with Ryland and we come to realize he is on a mission to save Earth from an extinction level event (hence, Hail Mary)!
With similar witty style and dialogue to The Martian, Andy Weir once again creates an entertaining and fun space adventure story with a lot of science, mystery, adventure, and humor! I really loved this story, probably more than The Martian!
You should put everything down right now and go pre-order this book!! It comes out on Tuesday (May 4th), so you won't have to wait too long, but you might want to also clear your calendar for Tuesday (maybe Wednesday too) to binge this! 😁
#NetGalley #ProjectHailMary

Mild spoilers ahead. Andy Weir’s tried-and-true “astronaut in a tight situation” narrative takes root far beyond our solar system in Project Hail Mary. Fans of The Martian will appreciate some new applications of “science-ing the shit out of a problem,” this time in collaboration with a friendly alien.

It’s hard to write a review of this book without spoiling a few things, since the story starts with an amnesia narrative. Ryland Grace, our protagonist, awakes from a medically-induced coma aboard a ship hurtling through space toward a destination in a far-off solar system. The other two astronauts aboard aren’t so lucky: they appear to have died en route, and Grace is the last man alive. The only problem is, he can’t seem to remember much about his situation. Or himself. Or even his own name.

I tend to tire of amnesia as a plot device pretty rapidly, so I was initially skeptical (also, our hero refers to his penis as his “gentleman’s equipment” on like the third page, which I did not find very promising) but I was grudgingly won over as Grace’s slowly-remembered flashbacks began to alternate with chapters of the present, filling in the backstory of Project Hail Mary and delivering a few interesting reveals about how he became part of the mission. Mercifully, the phrase “gentleman’s equipment” never recurs. So that’s good.

It turns out that Grace is on a mission to investigate the probable origin of the “astrophage,” a microscopic organism that can somehow survive in space and which, as part of its lifecycle, absorbs the energy from stars (hence its name). The astrophage has begun depleting the sun’s energy output, threatening humans with climate disaster, famine, and mass extinction. The flashback parts of the story fill in the discovery of the astrophage problem, the formation of an international task force to solve the issue, and the outfitting of the space mission to seek the answers that might save humanity.

So, the stakes are high. Despite this, I didn’t find myself on the edge of my seat the way I did when reading The Martian. While it doesn’t succeed as a thriller, Project Hail Mary shines as a heartwarming first-contact narrative: when Grace arrives at his destination in a distant solar system, it turns out that another sentient, space-faring species is also seeking answers to the astrophage problem. Grace makes contact with them and soon begins working with his alien interlocutor, a spider-like creature that he dubs “Rocky.” Rocky turns out to have a lot of useful information, but in turn needs Grace’s help to understand certain aspects of the astrophage situation. Their developing camaraderie, funny/weird/heartwarming moments of alien interaction, and technical workarounds to collaborating in spite of their very different physiology form the most worthwhile parts of the story.

I found the pacing sometimes a bit slow and Ryland Grace a bit of a lackluster protagonist, but overall the astrophage idea and the alien interaction made this a fun space book.

Thank you to Ballantine Books for the NetGalley ARC.

I had a very difficult time getting into this book, but eventually enjoyed it enough to finish it (thank you, Rocky!). Sci-fi is usually my jam, but "Project Hail Mary" just didn't do it for me. Character development was fine, if somewhat unoriginal; plot was exciting enough with several twists, as was expected from the author; the science seemed well researched (not my area of expertise); the time line (past to future) worked for the story.

With "Project Hail Mary," following on a vaguely mysterious turn in "Artemis," Andy Weir is back to his witty and wide-ranging scientific ways of "The Martian" that so captured everyone's imagination and turned that novel's movie adaptation into such a hit. I hear that this new novel is already optioned for film, and rightfully so. There are two main characters, and only one is human. He wakes up in a space capsule with no memory of how he got there. Is that the Sun outside his window? Hmmm... Things from the pre-mission period start to come back to him: why there's a space mission at all; where he ended up; what happened to his two fellow astronauts on the way; what he's there to do; how he, a middle-school science teacher and seemingly failed academic, came to be an astronaut at all. The suspense is perfect, the monologue is droll and informative at the same time, and the dialogue made me laugh out loud a couple of times. Not the main character's dialogue with other humans during their preparation for the mission, as told to us during flashbacks as his memory slowly returns. It's the astronaut's dialogue with a newfound companion that really got me in this novel—it's inventive and progressive and, at times, hilarious. As we should expect by now from the author, the science is told just well enough to make sense and not bog down the story in extraneous details. The main characters are likable, and the twists of morality are compelling. This is a great story. I wouldn't be surprised if some high school science teachers start a few book clubs with their students over this one—I think I would, in that position, and I would have enjoyed it as a high school student with such interests in science and engineering.

SOOOOOOOO. Let's start with the basics: THANK YOU thank you *THANK YOU* to NetGalley, Ballantine, and Andy Weir for the opportunity to read an ARC of this title. An honest review was requested but not required.

This book was amazing. Literally. I read books in the gym (or watch TV shows) while I do cardio, and whatever I pick *has* to be good to distract me from how miserable I am on the cardio machine of the day. This book kept me on the stair mill LONG after the workout and the cool down had finished. Seriously. Book magic, right here.

I've read the Martian - and forced a group of reluctant historical-fiction-only readers to read it too for work book club - and remembered just exactly how much math and science was in it. Well. Project Hail Mary is the Martian, on steroids. There is physics and math and molecular biology etc etc being thrown at you right and left and SOMEHOW it is extremely palatable and makes perfect sense, at least while you're reading. Afterwards, trying to explain some of it to my husband, I was at an absolute loss, sputtering random science vocab words. Example, the following very educated-sounding exchange: "I don't know, there was a centrifuge, and he calculated some energy figures, and measured the infrared light wavelength output, um, uh, here, just read it for yourself." Yeah, yeah, yeah, so despite reading A Brief History of Time and a few other related works I have no real aptitude for or knowledge of any of this stuff beyond general personal interest. I admit it. My point IS, somehow Weir manages to communicate all this very realistic-sounding math and science and make it INTERESTING, bless his heart. Interesting and, more importantly, believable.

Quickie no-spoiler plot synopsis: Dr. Ryland Grace, the main character, awakens with no knowledge who or where he is, what he's doing, why he's there, or anything else. Over a short period of time he gradually remembers - and throughout the book continues to remember more and more - and realizes just what a quandary he's in. To his credit he never gives up or stops trying, and continually (to quote the Martian) 'sciences the shit out of' his situation. Basically - and you can read the dust jacket, this is no spoiler - a space organism similar in effect to an algae is "eating" light from Earth's sun, which is in turn dimming its radiance by a significant percent, which consequently will eventually cause a nearly total extinction event on earth. At least, extinction of humans. So Project Hail Mary is put together to try and figure out what the organism is, and how to stop it (hence the title). The scientists figure out that the organism is on other stars as well, dimming them all in turn... except for one, Tau Ceti, which seems unaffected despite the presence of the parasitic organism in its system. Why is this? And can humans figure out how, and replicate the process, in Earth's solar system, in time to save the world? And is it possible that Dr. Grace might... not be alone... in trying to solve this problem? (Yes. It IS possible.) o_O

There's so much to love in this book. The premise, which is completely believable. Dr. Grace, who (like The Martian's Mark Watney) is an extremely relatable character you can totally root for. The action level, which is nonstop and frankly doesn't quit (I was at 97% completion and STILL the book was going strong). The aforementioned math and science, which manages to succeed in being informative, interesting and impressive all at the same time. And...ROCKY (all I'm gonna say). I could absolutely see this being made into a blockbuster movie and will be first in line to buy tickets and popcorn when (not if) it is. Definitely one of my favorite books I've read this year and one I've already been recommending right and left. <3


*Review also posted to GoodReads.

Scientist Grace is sent into outer space to try to save Earth from an alien species that has started to pull energy from the sun. What was supposed to be a suicide mission to find a solution turns into something much deeper as he finds true friendship in the far reaches of outer space. I loved the alien character and the interaction between the two. I think it was a little too science-nerd heavy but still a fun read.

Holey moley, does Project Hail Mary take you for a wild ride! It’s difficult to write a review without it containing spoilers, but I will try to describe the feel of the book without giving anything away. The one-sentence review is: if you loved The Martian, as I did, you can’t help but love Project Hail Mary, and for many of the same reasons. 1. The protagonist, Ryland Grace, is witty, humorous, self-deprecating and likable, just like Mark Watkins, and makes you root for him on his quest. 2. There is lots of science and engineering, which is perfect for an engineer like me, but can be easily glossed over for those who can’t grasp or don’t want to grasp the science details. 3. The reader gets pulled into the storyline immediately, while the story and backstory slowly unravel. That’s all I feel comfortable putting in writing even though it pains me. But I want everyone to have the pleasure of reading this book without knowing very much about it from the start. And I hope everyone runs out to purchase this book so I have plenty of people with whom to discuss it!
Thanks to NetGalley, Andy Weir, and Penguin Random House and Ballantine for an eARC. I am eternally grateful.

5 Supernova Stars

I devoured the Martian when I heard about this unknown author who penned a runaway hit. I loved every word which frankly surprised me, as I never read science fiction. I mean it, never! Scanning some recent reviews, I saw that others felt Mr. Weir used the same formula as his first book, having the super smart Science Guy save the day. No way is this the same. Ryland Grace is not made in the same mold as our never-give-up astronaut in the Martian. Grace loves his science, and yes he has really settled for less in life. He didn't ask to be a hero and like the rest of us, has his flaws. His character really pulls you in because he is so relatable and just plain human.

Our world is dying as there is an attack on the sun's energy by an unknown force. Another star is also experiencing extinction, and the Hail Mary Spaceship, and her crew is created to try to stop this infectious disaster by seeing if there is a connection to the two suns. Hopefully they can salvage our sun's life force. Grace, a school teacher is sought out by a very bizarre woman named Stratt, whose sole focus is to keep mankind alive. The clock is ticking and time is running out

It is so hard to write this review, as I really want you to experience all the fears and triumphs interlaced throughout this novel, without giving you spoilers. Grace has a bit on this plate, waking up from an induced coma, he has amnesia. I assure you this is not just a cheesy add-on to spice the plot. As the book progresses, this makes sense and the reader will understand the significance. He is alone as his crewmembers have perished while asleep. Memory gone and hurtling through space alone, Grace is faced with the unknown.

To say this is a nail biter is definitely an understatement. I love the Martian and didn't honestly believe he could top this. But guess what? He freaking did. This is by far the best book I've read in a long time.

Can Grace get himself together enough and use his beloved science to save humanity? Also in the blurb it is mentioned he finds an ally. This was done with so much realism it blew me away. So buckle up and get ready for the ride of a lifetime. Mr. Weir, thank you for this amazing gift of a book. Happy reading!

Special thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me a copy of this book for my reading pleasure.

This book was amazing - my first 5 star review of 2021. When it starts, the narrator wakes up alone with no idea who he is, where he is, or why. As he explores and his memories start to come back, with the book unfolding both in the present and his flashback returning memories, both he and the reader discover that he is alone on a spaceship on a very important mission. There is SO much more to it than that, but because of the nature of the book, pretty much everything about it is a spoiler and it’s so much better to see it unfold yourself. Just know that it is absolutely terrific, the best kind of intellectual science fiction. It was a long book but I read it quickly because I couldn’t put it down. The tone is similar to Andy Weir’s similarly wonderful The Martian, though it is both a little more science-y (which even though I couldn’t understand it, was interesting), and more science fiction-y, but it’s funny and emotional as well. I was thrilled to get an advanced copy from Netgalley (it’s out 5/4), and I highly recommend reading it as soon as possible both because it is great, and to avoid spoilers.

I predict this will be THE hot book for May! Project Hail Mary is a suspenseful space adventure with a fantastic main character, an intriguing, tense set-up, and plenty of surprises along the way, plus the author's trademark science and humor that keep the book racing along. A must-read.

Releases May 4, 2021

I received an ARC of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir thanks to the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Review:

Andy Weir, author of The Martian, is releasing another must-read novel next week (May 4, 2021). As soon as I saw the author I immediately requested a copy on NetGalley and was thrilled to see that I was approved! While I am not a huge fan of the cover (totally a preference thing as I just am not a huge fan of yellow), I knew if this has the writing anywhere close to The Martian I would love it. I am excited to report that this was absolutely the case.

Project Hail Mary is the name of the spaceship that is humankinds’ last chance at survival. Sent off with three scientists and all the information Earth has to offer, Earth must wait 26 years for an answer doing anything they can to stay alive. If Project Hail Mary is unsuccessful, a global catastrophe will kill everyone, with fingers crossed that they are even able to make it until the answer comes.

The story has multiple POVs, although it focuses mainly on the Hail Mary. However, it does show flashbacks of the situation developing prior to the Hail Mary launch and how the Earth is going to try to survive. I loved these moments because it shined just enough light on the current situation to ‘answer’ a question without solving anything (if that makes sense). I also really loved the characters. While some are very overpowering (*cough* Stratt *cough*), those characteristics were 1000% necessary for the story development. Even those with a more subtle personality contributed something to either the emotion, character, or plot development.

The writing was beautifully done (I really, really want to listen to the audiobook version because of the musical aspect) and it had the perfect balance of serious science, ridiculousness, and sarcasm. You just have to read it to understand.

I cannot recommend this story enough. The science aspects are not overwhelming as they are explained in a simple way (even atoms and air pressure, super fascinating) and really made me want to just stare into space. Definitely read this book! It is going to be a massive bestseller.

<i>Please be aware that every single thing I can and will say about this book is a spoiler. I will redact any major plot points with a spoiler tag, but know that the non-linear way in which the story is told means that most comments on the plot or structure of Project Hail Mary will inevitably give something away.</i>

I was very hesitant to read this book, because Andy Weir has burned me before. I was one of the folks for whom <i>The Martian</i> was not just an excellent book, but a fucking <i>experience</i>. I have a hard time suspending my disbelief - my partner can attest to this every single time he tries to watch any show that has ever aired on the CW and I pick my head up from whatever project I'm working on to patronizingly declare, "That is not how science works. This premise is bad and they should feel bad." (Also I stand by that. Try harder be better, CW.) There were things in <i>The Martian</i> that were objectively incorrect (the commonly used example is that the atmosphere on Mars is not even dense enough to support the kind of storm(s) that put our intrepid hero Mark Watney's life at risk), and being obsessed with Mars rovers in the way that I am, I knew this from the jump. I did not care. <i>The Martian</i> was so lovingly, compellingly, and hilariously told that I did not give one single fuck that the initial premise was bonkers. It was a good goddamn story, and Mark Watney was a fantastic character.

And then I read <i>Artemis</i>.

And <i>Artemis</i> was... bad. I mean... It was just so bad. I cannot even comment on any correct or incorrect science in the book because from nearly page one I wanted to tear my hair out at the lazy storytelling and the absolutely <i>shameful</i> characterization of Jasmine Bashara. I confess here that I could not even finish it. Reader, I don't think I'm being overly dramatic when I say it was legitimately, if not one of the worst books, than one of the most disappointing reading experiences I've ever had.

And so, yes, I was very hesitant to pick up <i>Project Hail Mary</i>, especially as an ARC, because I knew in some way I would be obliged to say something about it.

My dear brxs, bros, and brosephines, <i>Project Hail Mary</i> is one of the most enjoyable books I have ever read.

This is the story of a reluctant hero on a suicide mission to another star to figure out a way to save Earth from an insidious creature that is devouring our sun.

This is the story of a man alone in space, and the friend he makes along the way.

This is the story of <i>the most adorable fucking alien bro that anyone has ever written about</i>.

This is a space-based buddy comedy of the highest caliber, so engaging and heartwarming that there were points in which I had to literally dictate whole passages of this thing to my partner in a quavering voice so that I could keep him updated on the trials and tribulations of our Earth hero and our new alien friend. Reader, my partner has not read a book since high school, and every night he would nag me: "Hey, did you finish that alien book yet?"

If you are someone like me who suffers from a severe case of cute aggression (the feeling that when something is so unbearably cute that you want to crush it or clench your teeth or scream or hug it so hard that it dies), prepare to be aggressive. I have not felt cute aggression so strongly since being introduced to my favorite robot Gortys in <i>Tales from the Borderlands</i>. Rocky, our aforementioned alien friendo bro, is such a good-natured sweetheart spider monster that I found myself clenching my fingers against my ereader so hard that I had to repeatedly drag my fingers against the textured back of the device to keep my fists from cramping. It is so goddamn refreshing to read about an interstellar creature with absolutely no malice in its heart (heart? circulatory pump thing?) who is on exactly the same mission as our human friend and so they are just gonna be friends together and save their worlds and learn the true meaning of friendship. And sarcasm. And relativity. In the final moments in the climax of this book when <spoiler>Grace, back on his way home, discovers that Rocky too must have had his fuel supply destroyed and is now drifting helplessly alone through space, and there is a moment in which you think Grace has made the choice not to save his friend,</spoiler> I threw my phone down onto my bed and just said, "NO," out loud to absolutely no one. It was 11 o'clock at night. I should have been sleeping. But I just cared too much.

But look, I'm gonna be clear. A lot of the science in this book is very solid, and a lot of the science in this book is openly speculative, or as I like to say, "It's science fiction get the fuck over it that's literally the genre of the book."

And a lot of the science in this book is... bad. At best, it's handwave-y, and at worse, it's literally the opposite of how science works. And for a book in which several characters have lines about, "This is where we do the science," that has the real potential be the loose thread you pull on that unravels the whole sweater of narrative.

And I just didn't fucking care. Not for an instant. At the very most, I narrowed my eyes a little bit and shrugged, and then I moved on because I loved everything else that was going on so much that I could not be bothered.

<i>Project Hail Mary</i> is not a perfect book. But it is so enjoyable, it is such a sweet, kind, warm hug of a good time that I'm giving it five stars anyway. Honestly, it deserves it. Rocky deserves it. Go, space bros, go.

The pace of the book was frustratingly slow. The concept was exciting, but there are far too many lengthy explanations of scientific principles, written in a way that made my eyes glaze over. However, <spoiler>once the character met and befriended Rocky the alien, I was able to push past this and get really into the book.<spoiler> The ending had me feeling all the feelings and I was glad to have pushed through and finished the book.

Project Hail Mary is the latest from Andy Weir, author of The Martian. It's about a man who wakes up from a long sleep to find himself alone, on a spaceship, and responsible for saving the human race.

Project Hail Mary has all the vibes that I loved so much about The Martian. There are delightful and relatable characters, outer space, and science that's so out there that you don't have to worry about trying to understand it all, and a lot of good humor. The first 1/4 of the book was a teensy bit slow for me but once I got into it I couldn't put it down.

The heart of the book, the friendship between Rocky and Grace was soooooo damn cute. Honestly one of the best fictional friendships I've encountered in many moons. I almost lost it when it appeared that Rocky had died saving Grace midway through the book.

The ending felt a little rushed but I was happy with the direction it took and felt like it was all true to the characters' motivations.

This was one of my most highly awaited books of 2021 and it lived up to all of my expectations and more. I'd recommend this book wholeheartedly to anyone who likes science fiction.

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is a high stakes sci-fi thriller, which if you’re familiar with Weir’s writing, you know that means you’re probably in for a wild ride. And you would be correct! I was hooked from the opening scene of this book and devoured it in less than a day.

Even though it’s science fiction, Project Hail Mary has a premise that is terrifyingly plausible. Something is inexplicably causing the Sun to dim, which, in turn, is triggering climate-related issues on Earth. If the situation on the Sun isn’t reversed, the Earth and all of its inhabitants are on the verge of mass extinction. With all the talk in the news about climate change and how catastrophic it could be, I found myself super invested in this story since it explores exactly that. Knowing they are running out of time, the scientists and governments of the world pool their resources to attack this problem head on. The solution they come up with is not ideal. Project Hail Mary, it turns out, is very aptly named because it is a last-ditch Hail Mary pass (for all you football fans out there) to try to save all of humanity. And it’s also a suicide mission.

Weir grabbed my attention from the opening scene of Project Hail Mary. Our protagonist, Ryland Grace, an 8th grade science teacher, wakes up aboard a spaceship with no memory of who he is and with only two dead bodies for company. He has no idea why he is on this ship and no clue about what happened to the people with him. It’s unsettling to say the least, but being the science geek that he is, he starts to explore the ship and fiddling with things, which starts to gradually trigger the return of his memories. Ryland is a smart guy and he’s also a pretty funny guy, so there’s a lot of humor mixed in with this otherwise unsettling storyline. I loved when he finally has his ‘Oh yeah, I’m supposed to save the Earth or we’re all going to die. But oh yeah, I’m going to die anyway” moment. It is surprising to me how he manages to take that fact in stride. This made Ryland an extremely likable character. Also, seriously, how can you not root for the 8th grade science teacher to save the world?! He’s the ultimate underdog.

I love when a dual timeline is used well and while I’m mainly used to seeing them in the historical fiction I read, Weir effectively employs a dual timeline in Project Hail Mary, one present and one past. In the present day timeline, we follow Ryland Grace as he attempts to carry out his mission, while in the other timeline, we get a series of flashbacks as Ryland’s memory starts to return. Those flashbacks show what led up to the moment when Ryland wakes up on a spaceship millions of miles from home. I loved having the story unfold this way, especially as we piece together how in the world he actually ended up chosen for the mission in the first place since he’s such an unlikely candidate.

It’s pretty much impossible to say much else about this book without giving away major spoilers, but I did want to mention that there is a major plot twist that really took this story to a whole new level for me and made the story so special. I can’t give you any details because it’s best to go in unspoiled, but you’ll know it when you get there and it will blow your mind in the best possible way!

If you’re looking for a suspenseful, action-packed read that makes science entertaining and celebrates the underdog, you’re definitely going to want to check out Project Hail Mary. It’s exciting and terrifying, fascinating and wondrous, and all the while it’s downright fun. As much as I loved both The Martian and Artemis, Project Hail Mary stole my science-loving heart and is my new favorite Andy Weir novel.

Loved this book, perfectly hilarious and brilliantly written. Compelling storyline and keeps you turning the pages!!

Holy cow!

If you loved “The Martian”, you will love “Project Hail Mary”.

It’s a thrilling sci-fi novels that has twist and turns with unexpected results.

Imagine you wake up in space naked... but wait, there’s more... there is two dead people with you.

Oh, and you can not remember anything.

This book was so much fun!

This was my first Andy Weir novel and it definitely won’t be my last. I had so badly wanted to read The Martian, but I have ~a thing~ where I can’t read a book after seeing the movie due to spoilers. So, I was pretty excited to hear about this new release.

As an avid science fiction fan and middle school math and science teacher, this book was a huge hit for me. I enjoyed the references to teaching, the well developed and explained science concepts, and the chapters that made me brush up on some of my higher level math skills.

If you’re not a science fiction fan, or even much for math and science, don’t let this deter you! The humor, character development, and relationship building nicely balance out the technical aspects of this novel.

I was gripped from the beginning and often found I could not predict what twist the adventure would take next. I’m hopeful the movie (featuring Ryan Gosling) becomes a reality!

Thanks @randomhouse for the ARC and the chance to discuss with Andy Weir himself at the Project Hail Mary launch! You should definitely pick this book up when it comes out on May 4th!

Mark Watney famously said he was "going to have to science the shit out of this" in order to survive Mars.

Mark, meet Ryland Grace. You two would get along very well. Very, very well. Grace doesn't use anywhere near as much pop culture as a framing device as Watney, but they both science the shit out of their situations.

I don't want to spoil any of this book. It's too good to spoil. But I'm going to after the break. The main plot is outlined in the blurb: Doomed planet, desperate scientists, last hope, amnesic protagonist.

I did not love "Artemis." It wasn't as great as "The Martian" to me. It was clearly a sophomore slump as "Project Hail Mary" is fantastic. At parts it feels like Weir wants to talk about a cool scientific theory he's learned from his friends in conversation into the plot and I mean that as an absolute compliment. Told between flashbacks and the present, Ryland needs to figure out what the problem is along with exactly how he got here.

And he has to do it alone.

Or does he?


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And then he meets Rocky! Another species! In space! And this one is an engineer to compliment his being a scientist/biologist! And they become friends!

I'm really not going to spoil anything beyond this. Rocky is the best, even if he is a five legged steampunk spider that I do not want to see fan art of but know that I'm going to. Just read the book when it comes out.

Special thanks to NetGalley, Andy Weir and publisher Random House for the advanced copy of Project Hail Mary.

An interesting story with an engaging plot. A space crew on a mission to save earth, but only one wakes up to find he has no memory of what the mission is. I would have liked more story, more character building and less of the scientific details. I found I jumped past some of the tech parts that did not seem relevant to the flow of the story.

Overall this book was fun and the characters were endearing, a good story for sci-fi fans.