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Project Hail Mary
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Woah! This book was excellent!
Sure, it is loaded down with science and math. And, at times, the science and math can slow down the narrative a bit. But there is no need to understand the math and science to enjoy this unconventional sci-fi story. And, in a world flooded with sci-fi literature for the past 75 years or so, it is kind of amazing to find a fresh new take. (Note: I am sure that someone who is more well read in sci-fi is going to read this review and give some examples where this is not actually as creative as my experience was. But, at least for me, it was fresh, new territory!)
If you have enjoyed Weir’s other books, I have no doubt that you will enjoy this adventure. It is another case of someone “Science-ing the s#%t” out of many tight spaces. A perfect blend of humor, suspense, and heart; I laughed, I cried, I screamed out loud! This was a great way to help start of my reading in 2022.
Sure, it is loaded down with science and math. And, at times, the science and math can slow down the narrative a bit. But there is no need to understand the math and science to enjoy this unconventional sci-fi story. And, in a world flooded with sci-fi literature for the past 75 years or so, it is kind of amazing to find a fresh new take. (Note: I am sure that someone who is more well read in sci-fi is going to read this review and give some examples where this is not actually as creative as my experience was. But, at least for me, it was fresh, new territory!)
If you have enjoyed Weir’s other books, I have no doubt that you will enjoy this adventure. It is another case of someone “Science-ing the s#%t” out of many tight spaces. A perfect blend of humor, suspense, and heart; I laughed, I cried, I screamed out loud! This was a great way to help start of my reading in 2022.
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October 4, 2020
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October 4, 2020
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January 23, 2022
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January 23, 2022
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January 23, 2022
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January 23, 2022
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February 6, 2022
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February 8, 2022
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February 8, 2022
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Feb 08, 2022 07:55AM
This is one helluva review! Couldn't agree with you more! For me as well, a truly original funny sci-fi story.
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This one was so damn good! And the way we were learning about Grace... I loved "The Martian" but this one was at least as good.
Cristina wrote: "This is one helluva review! Couldn't agree with you more! For me as well, a truly original funny sci-fi story."Thank you, Cristina! I am so glad you enjoyed it, too, and had a similar experience.
Yep, I loved it too ... and (whisper it because it's sacrilege) the audiobook is even better!
I thought Rocky was going to turn out to be female and we might get an odd...romance? Whatever you would call that!
Wulf wrote: "This one was so damn good! And the way we were learning about Grace... I loved "The Martian" but this one was at least as good."Agree - loved The Martian, but this one might be better. And, despite the similar "survival in space" trope, it did not feel like a rehash.
I just finished, uff, I’m not okay haha! What an emotional journey!
Stephen wrote: "Yep, I loved it too ... and (whisper it because it's sacrilege) the audiobook is even better!"It was a great audiobook - not ashamed to say it out loud! :)
Fantastic review, Matthew. Really looking forward to this one when I get the chance to pick it up.
another fantastic review good reads twin : ) , i recently got this on my kindle for a 99p deal , im looking forward to reading it
Kandice wrote: "I thought Rocky was going to turn out to be female and we might get an odd...romance? Whatever you would call that!"I am starting to wonder about you, Kandice! 🤣🤣🤣
But, you are not wrong that that would be interesting!
I felt the same way, Matthew! I don’t know for sure if this story is 100% original, but it was a fresh new story for me and I loved it!
Totally felt the same Matthew! I love this review in the same way that I love Rocky!
Kasia wrote: "I just finished, uff, I’m not okay haha! What an emotional journey!"Thanks, Kasia - I know what you mean!
Good review! This was one of the best, if not the best book I read last year
Mike wrote: "Fantastic review, Matthew. Really looking forward to this one when I get the chance to pick it up."Thanks, Mike! I hope you like it as much as I did!
Matthew wrote: "another fantastic review good reads twin : ) , i recently got this on my kindle for a 99p deal , im looking forward to reading it"Thank you, sir! That is quite a deal for this book - I hope you enjoy it! :)
Maricarmen wrote: "I felt the same way, Matthew! I don’t know for sure if this story is 100% original, but it was a fresh new story for me and I loved it!"That is awesome, Mariacarmen! Always nice to find a book that doesn't just feel like the same old thing rehashed.
Ginger wrote: "Totally felt the same Matthew! I love this review in the same way that I love Rocky!"Aw, shucks! Thanks, Ginger! :)
Logan wrote: "Good review! This was one of the best, if not the best book I read last year"Thanks, Logan! I agree that it is one of the best that I have read in a while!
I was talking to a friend about this book recently, they loved it! After seeing your review I am convinced I need to give it a read! Amazing review Matthew!
Ellie wrote: "I was talking to a friend about this book recently, they loved it! After seeing your review I am convinced I need to give it a read! Amazing review Matthew!"Sounds like you have a smart friend! ;)
I hope you give it a shot and enjoy it as much as we did, Ellie! :D
Fun review. Fun storytelling!!
Lori wrote: "Fun review. Fun storytelling!!"Thanks, Lori! Yes - this was great storytelling!
Yes, I agree with everyone. One of the best I have read this year and it’s been a good year :-).
