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billyjepma's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I'm so glad I read this when I did (right after a stressful and exhausting six weeks), where I did (primarily on a beach), and how I did (in several marathon sessions) because it led to one of the best reading experiences I've had in a very long time. Andy Weir is so good at accessible, crowd-pleasing storytelling that it's almost frustrating. Project Hail Mary is Spielbergian in how unwaveringly, heroically optimistic it is, yet it pulls it off without feeling trite, which is quite a feat. Does it mean the book doesn't have much to say? Sure, you could make that claim, but why would I want to when it gave my brain so many sweet, sweet endorphins?
Weir also does an excellent job at giving the science weight and consequence without throwing his audience into the deep end. He provides us with enough education to feel comfortable with the jargon, buy into the premise, and, eventually, let us share in the monumental peaks and valleys of scientific exploration, failure, and discovery. There aren't that many (if any) deep, profound thematics, but I didn't miss them, either. It wouldn't be untrue to say that this book is essentially a beat-for-beat retread of The Martian, either, but in this case, I feel like the "if it ain't broke" adage is appropriate. Sometimes all you need is a rock-solid "man vs. nature" narrative backed up by decent characterization and razor-sharp pacing. This is an old-fashioned book in that way and just one of the many reasons I loved it so much.
I'm a firm believer in the importance of well-written popcorn entertainment, a niche that's becoming increasingly difficult to come by. But Project Hail Mary fits that description wonderfully, and I'll be coasting off the "book high" it gave me for a long while.
Moderate: Confinement, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
nickel_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Violence, Medical content, and Fire/Fire injury
sfbookgirl's review
- 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 was weirdly afraid this was going to play out like the terrible Passengers movie, but spoiler alert, it didn’t (thank goodness). I am very excited that they are making Project Hail Mary into a movie because wow it’s going to be so good. Yes, like The Martian, there is a lot of math and science, but it’s ok if it all goes over your head. This action-packed, tear-jerking novel is one you don’t want to miss. It even has Obama’s stamp of approval as he put it on his summer 2021 reading list. Go forth and enjoy!
Thank you Random House for a gifted copy!
Graphic: Confinement, Death, and Medical content
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Minor: Drug use
madeleineelr's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Suicide, and Medical content
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Vomit, and Alcohol
mayday_the_cleric's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Minor: Confinement and Suicidal thoughts
just_one_more_paige's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
kassidyreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, and Medical content
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Minor: Drug use and Cannibalism
kellyurban's review against another edition
- 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? No
5.0
Graphic: Confinement and Death
Minor: Animal cruelty, Cancer, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Grief, and War
alrauna's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
- Ryland thinking of his kids and being a cool teacher (if I had a teacher like him I would probably understand the science speak he uses lmao)
-Rocky, I would die for him
-"You are friend"
-"Amaze Amaze Amaze"
-Ryland and Rocky saving each other
-the two scientist starting to bone, I can't explain but it made me laugh so much
-the guy who had to tell the army to nuke the North (South?) pole and broke down from the choice he had to make, I will stop using plastic for you, Mr. French climatologist
- Rocky naming the planet after his partner
-the aliens watching each other sleep to protect each other in this vulnerable state and Ryland missing it when he is gone
-the audiobook is really good and added to my enjoyment and my feeling of things
- *sniffs* humanity
Graphic: Confinement, Death, and Medical content
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Drug use, Vomit, Cannibalism, Alcohol, and War
soswiin's review
Graphic: Confinement and Death
Moderate: Vomit