Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

29 reviews

the_real_al_cal's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I had to sit with this one for a bit before I wrote this review, which, for me, usually means the book was an instant favorite. I'm not generally a fan of sci-fi, because I get lost by the "sci" part, but Andy Weir did a fantastic job of making even the most complex science terminology approachable and easy to follow, which is no easy feat! Everything about the story--even the fictional parts--feel solidly believable through the sheer scientific thought put behind them.

Even if you usually swing more towards the fantasy side of the fantasy/sci-fi genre, I HIGHLY recommend this book. The way this book is organized is so impactful, with the main character waking from a coma out in space and unable to remember why he's there. Throughout the book, he slowly recovers his memories, thus discovering that not everything is as it seems.

I'm being a little vague in my review, because this book is fun to read without any prior information. But rest-assured, you won't regret picking up this book about courage, sacrifice, and, ultimately, eternal friendship.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Confinement, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cursing and Grief

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Body horror

amiegold's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Medical content

Minor: Alcohol and Cursing

thesadiestorm's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

In my opinion, one of the best books I've ever read! It gave me everything I wanted from it science-wise and I really enjoyed the use of <revealing memory through flashbacks>. There were funny moments and profoundly serious moments as well. Extremely well written.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, and Suicidal thoughts

edgaranjapoe's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Confinement

Moderate: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Minor: Alcoholism, Vomit, Racism, Cancer, Misogyny, Blood, Sexual content, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, War, Excrement, Medical trauma, Cannibalism, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Sexism, Murder, Gaslighting, Animal death, and Cursing

victoriapatella's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I absolutely love the way Andy Weir writes his books. He has such a great talent for balancing tense plot, humor, and informative science all in one! I love that I’m actually learning science as I’m reading, and he explains things in such a way that anyone can understand. I could really feel the emotions from the protagonist—I laughed and I cried along with them. I could not recommend this book enough to anyone who is a fan of sci-fi! It’s also a great intro into sci-fi for someone who is new to the genre and wants to try it out—it’s very realistic, scientifically accurate, and had me on the edge of my seat for most of it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Cursing

marissasa's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark funny hopeful informative tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

5.0

This is my first space sci-fi novel and wow was it engrossing! Despite being chock-full of scientific language and challenging concepts to understand, it still felt accessible to anyone who passed high-school chemistry and biology or even just has a basic understanding of space and science. What kept it exciting and engaging was the combo of our main char Grace’s flashbacks/memories of earth recovering over time, his vast knowledge of science, space, and experimentation, and his interactions with Rocky. I grew attached to his alien bestie and found myself wanting so badly for everything to work out for both of them. I enjoyed how past events got gradually revealed over time due to Grace's amnesia, and how it informed both readers and the Grace himself on his actual character and values before he lost his memory. This set up a great character development arc for when he was eventually faced with tough decisions in the present day. I also loved the ending as I found it different than what I expected, but satisfying and touching all the same. I am so curious how this one will be adapted into a movie and I have high expectations after enjoying this book so much!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Alcohol

Minor: Suicide, Violence, War, and Sexual content

kb_sherman's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Cursing

readbycarina's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide

Moderate: Medical content and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cursing and Drug use

writtenbydnicole's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Medical content, Medical trauma, Blood, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail

prakriti_archit's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A really awesome book. I was hooked the entire time and the humour was on point. As a relativity theory enthusiast, this book was just down my alley-way, and I loved how Andy mixed real physics and a fantastical story to create a somewhat authentic feeling book. The dialogue was witty despite the huge (multiple galaxy sized) language barrier and you really get invested in both characters and their species. And I guess this is my sign to finally go read The Martian lol. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Blood, and Cursing

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts