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Project Hail Mary

Andy Weir

4.49 AVERAGE

adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The book is a good read if you’re looking to be entertained. I found myself hooked in the first half but slowly lost interest in the second. The character development felt minimal and I felt as though some moments were breezed through that could have brought more attention and challenge to the character development as a whole. 
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Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No

Rocky is the mother I never had, the sister everybody would want, the friend everybody deserves. I don’t know a better person.
adventurous funny hopeful informative lighthearted tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Good plot structure, including twists. Lots of science info that slowed me way down trying to visualize or grasp but you could probably skim through a bit more. Characters were not too deep or sophisticated emotionally but still an enjoyable read. Lots of disbelief to suspend...
adventurous funny inspiring mysterious medium-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous funny informative tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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adventurous funny hopeful informative medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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This is not a perfect book and I have some minor complaints, but they are overshadowed by my enjoyment of this story and the characters. The main character is at times annoying but overall entertaining enough, though it’s really my emotional investment (obsession) in the “other guy” and their relationship that made this book for me. I also found the plot to be very gripping and the level of science detail agreeable and interesting. As someone who does not read science fiction very often, I really loved exploring the possibilities and questions about alien life and evolution. This book has me excited to read more in the genre and from the author. Lastly, this book did make me cry and for that I always give five stars.

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