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 16,069 Ratings

Description

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Now a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with a screenplay by Drew Goddard

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

HUGO AWARD FINALIST • NEW YORK TIMES READER PICK: 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY • ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST BOOKS: Parade, Newsweek, New York Public Library, Polygon, Shelf Awareness, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal

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?

Hailed by USA Today as “an epic story of redemption, discovery, and cool speculative sci-fi,” Project Hail Mary is an irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could deliver.

Reviews

  • Couldn't put it down!

    5
    By MadamMortem
    I've struggled with reading recreationally for years. Nothing kept my attention unless it was a required read. This is the first book I've read cover to cover for fun in maybe a decade. I'm honestly sad it's over. I can't recommend it enough, especially if you're a science nerd like me!
  • Project Hail Mary

    5
    By nomadchuck
    Obviously, I read the book because the movie was so good. And like always, the books are better than the movies. I couldn’t put it down.
  • Ultimate test of endurance

    5
    By Galaxy Unknown
    What a great story of challenge, adversity and endurance. The protagonist is overwhelmed with such adversity but continues on. Loved the addition of another species in this story. Both worked great into the story, introducing a deeper meaning of survival. A lot of science behind this story (for which I am but an average student of) but still worked well. Definitely recommend this read.
  • Great Book

    5
    By ANTIC_ONE
    Looking for my next Andy Weir book.
  • Awesome read!

    5
    By Vgdees
    I enjoyed the book. Now looking forward to watching the movie.
  • Excellent sci-fi read!

    5
    By Singersongwritter
    Very well written sci-fi story. Exciting, fun, interesting, creative with some great humor.
  • must read

    5
    By marrryyjannnee
    This was such a wonderful read! I loved the relationship between Grace and Rocky. It was both scientific and heartwarming, which made the story even more memorable. I would absolutely recommend this book every chance I get!
  • Must read Sci-Fi book

    5
    By xxxxageny
    One of the best Sci-Fi books I have ever read. Lots of actual scientific research and studies are included in the narrative. It’s Equal to George Orwell’s 1984 for pure entertainment. The movie does not do it justice. A must read for any sci-if fan. N
  • Great Read!

    5
    By collinm894
    Loved the book. Many parts of the book wanted to make me binge read to the next chapter. Great flow and painting the science world as accessible.
  • Best Book I have ever read

    5
    By Alston Oglesby
    Before reading this I watched the movie back when it came out, I knew nothing about the movie or book and after I left that theater I knew I had to read the book! This book is absolutely amazing it pulled me in immediately and I could sit down and read for hours on end. The science and engineering that are brought to life in this book were amazing and so interesting. I absolutely would recommend this book!!! AMAZE AMAZE AMAZE!!!