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A review by freemindwriting_jelena
Projekt Spasitelj by Andy Weir
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
After hearing so many great things about this book, I went in with high expectations—only to come out feeling a little disappointed. Perhaps reading it in the original language or listening to the audiobook would have made a difference, but the translated version I read seemed to lose some of its intended tone. The humor, in particular, felt forced and cringey, making certain parts of the book less enjoyable.
There were moments of brilliance, but there were also long stretches where I found myself losing interest—especially during the extensive scientific explanations. In my opinion, too much of the book (around two-thirds) was dedicated to breaking down the scientific process, which eventually became exhausting to follow.
That being said, the sections exploring the past, the origins of the mission, and Grace's relationship with Rocky were by far my favorite.
I was fascinated how refreshing was the way MC's character development was shown, and despite the final chapter's title spoiling the ending for me early on, I still found it fantastic.
Objectively, this is an excellent book and probably deserves a higher rating than I personally gave it. However, as someone who isn't a sci-fi girly, the heavy science content just wore me out. If you're deeply into science fiction and enjoy technical explanations, you'll likely love it—but if you're not, be prepared for some slow sections along the way.
There were moments of brilliance, but there were also long stretches where I found myself losing interest—especially during the extensive scientific explanations. In my opinion, too much of the book (around two-thirds) was dedicated to breaking down the scientific process, which eventually became exhausting to follow.
That being said, the sections exploring the past, the origins of the mission, and Grace's relationship with Rocky were by far my favorite.
I was fascinated how refreshing was the way MC's character development was shown, and despite the final chapter's title spoiling the ending for me early on, I still found it fantastic.
Objectively, this is an excellent book and probably deserves a higher rating than I personally gave it. However, as someone who isn't a sci-fi girly, the heavy science content just wore me out. If you're deeply into science fiction and enjoy technical explanations, you'll likely love it—but if you're not, be prepared for some slow sections along the way.