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Project Hail Mary
by Andy Weir
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Hard science fiction with a playful tone, intellectually stimulating and so fun! Through an endearing, sardonic geek protagonist, readers explore an interstellar biochemistry mystery. Solved w scrappy ingenuity, engineering, relentless curiosity, and ✨ the power of friendship ✨. It’s cheesy and wonderful.
Weir describes astrophysics and molecular biology with a balance of accuracy and accessibility that creates connection and levity with a wider audience. While the novel neglects the true messiness of scientific trial and error, its charm lies in celebrating discovery itself. A love letter to problem-solving under cosmic pressure!
TL;DR: nerd joy in space