Project Hail Mary | Book Review

Andy Weir's 'Project Hail Mary' is a modern sci-fi drama/thriller eipc!
This book was so much fun, such an adventure full of science, humour, problem solving, suspense, space travel with very high stakes and so much more!
Here is my full review on Andy Weir's latest sci-fi book, Project Hail Mary that I believe will be a huge hit right from the get go!
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[@parissharpe]

Rocky is best friend! YES YES YES!

[@patricksarama4963]

Never have I been so attached to a fictional character as much as I was to rocky

[@Tellyse88]

AMAZE! *shakes hands in the air*

[@Trathaal]

🎵🎶🎶🎵🎵

[@jmullentech]

GOOD GOOD GOOD!

[@andrewhofmann5453]

@@Tellyse88 Jazz Hands!!!

[@MediterraneanHistory]

Go for the audiobook, Ray Porter elevates the experience to a whole new level. Also if you liked the idea I recommend Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu.

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

The audio book was amazing, especially when Rocky spoke.

[@ivy0912]

I agree. I love the narration by ray porter. Still reading through, it's very heavy on science so my imagination limits me to put the statements to picture, but still its very thought provoking!!

[@shelvinswag6538]

i swear it felt like I was watching a movie

[@Oogidahboogidah]

Best audiobook I’ve ever listened to hands down

[@gankers]

@@Eidolon1andOnly I thought my phone broke at that first part hahah

[@charnlangford4298]

It's literally 2am on a Sunday and I just finished it! Such page turner!

[@danielgoldman8017]

That’s exactly what happened to me!😂

[@WombatMan64]

Dude you haven't read the Martian yet? I would highly recommend it. It's got the same attention to detail, and, fun fact, folks at NASA checked his calculations for the travel between Earth and Mars, and he got it all right.

[@danielgoldman8017]

Oh wow, that’s so impressive! I will 100% be reading it. It was always on my list and on my shelf, but readings PJM elevated it for me for sure! He’s clearly brilliant

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

@@danielgoldman8017 I'l tell you this. The Martian was actually a better movie than a book in my opinion. The main character is a bit more childish and too jovial in the book. Some of the events are just displayed more realistically in the movie than described in the book. Also, Project Hail Mary is getting a movie production. Ryan Gosling is casted as Ryland Grace. Also with note is that the ship is called Hail Mary and it is full of only one surviving person named Grace. That's Hail Mary full of Grace. Just another pun.

[@paulmallen9506]

I absolutely loved this book, they simplify it so much so the reader can understand most of it. Rocky is my hero. It always has my imagination thinking about what Rocky looks like and how it was for them up there!

[@danielgoldman8017]

I totally agree. It is easy for anyone to grasp even though the science is complex at times. Rocky is an amazing character and I can’t wait to see what he looks like when the movie comes out!

[@solidicone]

@@danielgoldman8017 if only to see how they handle "jazz hands" with him

[@Kev_Cos]

Echo your feelings, never truly laughed out loud at a book before this one! What an absolute gem of a book. The characters were brilliant, even the very minor ones were memorable! Cannot wait for a movie on this as it certainly is a matter of time before it's announced

[@solidicone]

Yeah this one was great. The audio book on audible is really good as well, the voice work for "that" character is very well done. I also found myself laughing out loud during some parts of this one. Andy really is a stellar author (no pun intended)

[@surfsister100]

You voiced all the things about the book that I loved. The first page just grabbed me by the throat and wouldn't let go. It was written in such a natural style with Grace's thought blending seamlessly with the story. Loved this book so much. I am 71 and have enjoyed sci-fi from a teen. This book is THE BEST sci-fi I have ever read! I put it on my Fire and gave it to my daughter. She and her husband read it together. She got so excited about it just as I did. Now, my son has it and he called to tell me he loves it. He doesn't read much, but he has taken to this book like crazy. Next, my husband will get it and we are all trying to keep from talking about it around him. He needs to experience it first hand. Can't wait for the movie. I will say because I loved this book I got Artemis. Man, that book is full of profanity. It was a good story but I can not recommend it for the language. Andy did not have to add all that filthy language and ruin a perfectly good book. That said, Project Hail Mary is light on the profanity, thank goodness.

[@danielgoldman8017]

Thanks for this story Surfsister! It sounds like the whole family loved the book and one pending. I was totally taken away by the story and the writing. It was such a fun ride! Hopefully Weir has some more gems up his sleeve

[@_nebulousthoughts]

Finished it over the weekend in 2 sittings lol

[@DeathcoreDad-wf5ws]

I listened to it twice on Audible and bought a physical copy. It's the best book I've listened to in YEARS. It's probably one of the best books I'll ever read.

[@danielgoldman8017]

I agree, it’s just such a great book! Hahaha I literally picture a spider shaped Labrador 😂 and I am nowhere near good enough to draw him

[@DeathcoreDad-wf5ws]

Also - I am dying to know what you know who looks like. I have an idea in my head but I need someone to draw him.

[@rcoles82]

I had the same issue, running on 5hrs sleep 4 nights in a row hahaha, couldn't put it down. GREAT book !!! I've read all his books and this is just as good as his other two. Andy is one if my favourite authors at the moment.

[@danielgoldman8017]

Hahaha, I agree! It was just so hard to put down! Andy weir is fast becoming one of my favourites too. Especially in the sci-fi space!

[@pashabvr]

The way you feel about this book is the way we all felt about the Martian! Sciency, funny, exciting… All of the things. You’re gonna love it!

[@danielgoldman8017]

Well I loved this one and I loved the Martian as a movie so I imagine you’re absolutely right! Now I’ve just got to work it into my everlong TBR!

[@UltimateLegoFan324]

Phil Lord and Chris Miller are directing it and it’s starring Ryan Gosling, and the script will be by Drew Goddard. Amazing crew

[@danielgoldman8017]

I had no idea!! That is very exciting. Gosling will be perfect to play Grace too!

[@Trathaal]

Very excited, Goddard is responsible for my favourite show, Daredevil. I just finished the book, can’t wait! Yes yes yes!

[@pinkspaghetti8292]

Just finished this book. It was absolutely amazing! Such an unbelievably wonderful ride

[@danielgoldman8017]

It’s a shame he doesn’t write a book a month because I’d probably read every single one!

[@MrBlueregard]

Too much for one movie ... should be like 4 movies ... loved it!

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

Seems like more for just one movie but remember that the bulk of a book is describing what to see and movies are a visual medium. The book is currently in the works as a movie. Take care.

[@alan4367]

_Amaze!_ _You are waiting for the movie, question?_ This is the best book in my life which makes The Martian the second best.

[@danielgoldman8017]

I’m definitely waiting for the movie! How about you, question? This book was amazing

[@alan4367]

@@danielgoldman8017 I'm definitely waiting for the movie! I can't wait to see Rocky in the movie.

[@danielgoldman8017]

It will be so interesting to see how they portray him. He’s such a unique character in personality and physically as well!

[@alan4367]

​@@danielgoldman8017 Absolutely! I googled Rocky Hail Mary to see how people visualize him. I also drew my version of Rocky which is a wide and short pentagonal prism with a dome in the middle. My rocky has perfect 72 degree symmetry at least for the outside. Initially it had brownish skin colour, then as the story went, I imagined more metallic dark shining colour.

[@PaliVCiernom]

I have to agree the book is great. Although if you have seen The Martian movie, get ready to have the book read in your head by Matt Damon ;)

[@danielgoldman8017]

Hahahaha!

[@Heidi-ih9ej]

I had exactly the same reaction! Kept laughing and couldn’t put it down

[@danielgoldman8017]

The signs of a great book!

[@caasinauj]

listened to the audiobook a few times by now. right now, I'm listening to it again but with my 7 yo and she's loving it.

[@maythira87]

I've read it and I can tell you it's exactly what he says. This book is the best sci-fi ever.

[@danielgoldman8017]

Absolutely legendary book. I was blown away. It’s everything I could want from a sci-fi

[@paulmallen9506]

Fully agree

[@joelok48]

Great book. Loved it. Audible is the way to on this one. Fist bump.😎😎

[@weaponizedglitter69]

Yes, I couldn't agree more. Fist my bump

[@NerdyBlurbTV]

Aye nice break down. I think you convinced me. After reading "We Are Legion: We Are Bob" Im excited to read more Scfi. Thanks for the video bro! Looking forward to more. Subscribed!

[@danielgoldman8017]

Oh awesome, thanks bro! I’ve heard amazing things about we are legion: we are bob! I would love to get it some day

[@keeperman4]

Rocky! Happy happy happy!

[@danielgoldman8017]

!!

[@xanosdarkpaw1]

This book is amazing, better than The Martian. And The Martian was one of my favorite books before this one. But I have no idea how somebody would do justice to this book as a movie.

[@danielgoldman8017]

Two words...Ryan Gosling! I reckon it would translate SO WELL to screen. We already know they can nail space movies, the rest would have been quite easy in my opinion. Let’s just hope they nail it!

[@xanosdarkpaw1]

@@danielgoldman8017 I'm thinking more the later parts of the book(without spoiling)

[@Twiska]

I listened to the Audiobook. The sound design mixing was amazing, and I couldn't stop listening till it was over.

[@ShroomKeppie]

Andy Weir's writing voice is very similar to Larry Niven back in the late 1960s -- 1970s, before Niven started collaborating with Jerry Pournelle.

[@BleedingFish]

Another Andy Wier fan is born fist my bump

[@danielgoldman8017]

👊🏼

[@patgoetz9891]

Artemis was okay, but if you thought Project Hail Mary was funny (which I think it was too), you're gonna be dying laughing while reading the Martian. I remember constantly laughing out loud reading the Martian, it was such an amazing book and so much better than the movie.

[@danielgoldman8017]

That’s is incredibly promising to hear because I loved the Martian movie and was laughing all the way through PJM! Thanks Pat!

[@Nate-mu8oi]

I thought the martian was one of the best movie adaptations of a book out there

[@ballisticm0use72]

My fav line was the Aquaman one

[@joycejarrard6958]

I don't listen to many audiobooks, but I listened to this audio book, and it was excellent.

[@jaredj631]

Spoiler: Was I the only person who was stressed out that rocky would betray grace after the solution was figured out?

[@danielgoldman8017]

Hahaha! I was never worried about that, but I did expect one of them to not make it or not end up together

[@lorenasstainededges1719]

I had a moment of doubt when the Taumoeba started leaking amd felt so wretched suspecting Rocky!! He was such a great space-lad!

[@gregorybrown4062]

@@danielgoldman8017 My concern was the BAD decisions of Ryland. He REALLY over shared with technology. This betrayal of his own species made returning home impossible to do with out fear of charges of defection and treason.

[@danielgoldman8017]

That is such an interesting viewpoint. Something I hadn’t considered. I guess rocky won his heart

[@gregorybrown4062]

@@danielgoldman8017 Enough to become a defector and traitor

[@josie-thebubblybookreviewe8663]

Thank you and what great timing. I have this one to finish reading and review too. It’s great to hear you really liked it. Any book that I can’t put down is a 5 star read to me.

[@danielgoldman8017]

Well hopefully you won’t be able to put this one down! I read it in 2.5 days!

[@josie-thebubblybookreviewe8663]

@@danielgoldman8017 you were spot on. I read it in 2 sittings and it was such a feel good book. Very different from what I was expecting. I closed the book with a smile on my face.

[@danielgoldman8017]

I felt exactly the same! So easy to get through, so digestible and yet so interesting, creative, suspenseful, intriguing and just all around such a great read!

[@brettpetty7840]

Im on my second audio book listen, its so amazing on so many levels

[@GodEmperorofDune1986]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing: Blockbuster movie adaptation is only a matter of time.

[@cjmartinez684]

Great read, super funny throughout the story. Definitely appreciate Andy’s attention to detail.

[@francis_n]

Movie announced. Ryan Gosling as Grace.

[@PaliVCiernom]

I don't think the book has much to do with Arrival. In the Arrival the Aliens are a backdrop of what the story is really about. The reveal moment of that story is bone chilling, but has actually nothing to do with Aliens.

[@danielgoldman8017]

A lot like Project Hail Mary if you think about it

[@darrien7073]

Interstellar and Arrival are both in my top 10 movies, this book sounds like it was made for me!

[@danielgoldman8017]

And for me!! Have you seen the Martian?

[@darrien7073]

@@danielgoldman8017 The Martian is one of the few movies that was just as good as the book in my opinion. I love them both equally, so good. Matt Damon captured Watney’s character so well

[@danielgoldman8017]

@@darrien7073 I haven't read the Martian yet and after reading Project Hail Mary I cannot wait. Artemis too

[@_nebulousthoughts]

It's amazing.

[@TheThepper]

Fist my bump!

[@stewge1970]

Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre....another Max Brooks masterpiece

[@BuccaneersBliss]

Spoiler. . Great read, but. . . Like the Martian wind storm, we have another physics problem The crew compartment of the Hail Mary would exploded when subjected to 29 atmospheres.

[@danielgoldman8017]

That is WAY beyond my knowledge😂. The way I see it, considering he is a sci-fi author and not a scientist, I’m ok with a few details not being perfect. The story lost nothing with that error for mine

[@LeutnantJoker]

The hail Mary was never subjected to 29 atmospheres anywhere in the book

[@olegyamleq7796]

This guy was superrrrrrrrrr excited about Hail Mary, I agree with him 100%!!!! What a blasttttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!! I guess there is a movie coming out (would actually loved to have seen it made as a 6 episode TV series to show EVERYTHING that was going on with this insane book and with "Rocky"!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danielgoldman8017]

I also think it could be an amazing TV show! That way they could flesh EVERYTHING out! Thanks for the comment Oleg!

[@olegyamleq7796]

@@danielgoldman8017 YUP!!!!!!!!!! Just imagine the discussion and the implementation of the "chain" and the use of the "chain", that could be hoursssss!!!

[@danielgoldman8017]

Yep, it easily could be, although I think they’ll do it in 5 minutes 😂

[@Mexicana73]

Thanks for your review! I'll get the book asap. I like your bookshelves!

[@danielgoldman8017]

Thanks Mexicana and I hope you enjoy the book!

[@patriciabafalis5870]

Same! This book hooked me from page one and I also laughed out loud and cried so much! The movie is in the making and Ryan Gosling is going to be Ryland!!!!

[@danielgoldman8017]

I had the same roller coaster of emotions as you!😂. I cannot wait for the movie and I reckon the Gos is perfect for Rylans, you?

[@patriciabafalis5870]

@@danielgoldman8017 yes! I think he’ll be great! But I really don’t even care who the actors are! I just want to watch the movie! It’s so satisfying when the movie follows the book this fast! I’ve been waiting for the adaptation of Dan Brown’s Origins (I know I get judged for reading Dan Brown lol) but nothing yet! 🥲

[@danielgoldman8017]

Why would people judge you for reading Dan Brown? And I agree. Seeing an adaptation this fast and with such high potential. Chefs kiss😘🤌🏻

[@patriciabafalis5870]

@@danielgoldman8017 haha yeah exactly! And people judge me because they say he’s a bad writer who has only one story format. But I happen to like it! And I’m not ashamed to say it! 😅

[@danielgoldman8017]

If he’s such a bad writer than how come he has sold millions of books? I’m team Patricia on this one. We love our favourite authors because we like the way they write…it’s as simple as that

[@andrewhofmann5453]

Jazz hands!!!

[@sharaththallapally5208]

Your review is great 👍👍 can't wait to read this one! But I never read a scifi space opera is it okay for me as starter ??? Can I understand this one?? Or is it hard to follow??

[@danielgoldman8017]

Yes, it’s a perfect place to start! It is very easy to follow. That’s one of the most impressive parts of this book. It is written in a way that is so easy to follow and there are no confusing parts in there. I think it’s a great place to start

[@bostonblackie9503]

Laughed out loud at The Martian had to put the book down to regain my composure, best book ever! Best 99 cents ever spent. Wrote first review on Goodreads. Never liked his second book, but they can't all be winners. His forte is adding humour to Sci Fi, not a lot of that around! Plus people always need cheering up. Did not like the movie really no humour or a touch of humanity from the original book.

[@danielgoldman8017]

Did you end up reading PHM, because it was also full of humour and I was laughing a lot. I had a big smile on my face for a lot of this book! If you haven’t already, I highly recommend this one

[@colettefarrell1951]

Love your enthusiasm.

[@danielgoldman8017]

Thanks Colette!

[@ibrews]

Just finished and loved it! One thing I might have missed- what killed the other 2 astronauts?

[@danielgoldman8017]

I don’t quite remember, but I have a feeling it wasn’t made clear to us

[@paulmallen9506]

It might have been to do with their bodies not coping with being in the coma? Not sure myself though

[@artywatts4892]

Really, go for the audiobook its fucking awesome.

[@AmericanRadass0]

Just finished. It's actually one of my favorites. Do you have any recommendations for near future exploration science fiction books

[@danielgoldman8017]

Ready player One, and neuromancer. But neuromancer is INTENSE sci-fi and not an easy read at all

[@AmericanRadass0]

@@danielgoldman8017 thank you for your recommendation! I still haven't read Ready Player One, but I'll be sure to check both of them out :)

[@danielgoldman8017]

Oh awesome, well read that then for sure! Just make sure you don’t watch the movie because it is incredibly worse than the book!

[@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS]

I agree its a fantastic read

[@danielgoldman8017]

Have you read The Martian or Artemis? I’m considering reading those and I wonder how it compares

[@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS]

@@danielgoldman8017 ya The Martian is brilliant. I ranked it in my Top 30 Science Fiction Novels on my channel. My review of Hail Mary will be up on KZbin tomorrow morning

[@danielgoldman8017]

Awesome, looking forward to it!

[@Anthrox]

check out the Bob and Nikki & Bobiverse Series

[@wizflame9960]

Similar books to hail mary?

[@emersonarchuleta]

currently reading this right now and been enjoying it so far! by the way, may i know where u got your shirt?

[@danielgoldman8017]

I actually have no idea! I’ll check the tag when I get home from work for you!

[@emersonarchuleta]

@@danielgoldman8017 thank u

[@danielgoldman8017]

Sorry it took me so long! The brand of the shirt is Oxford, I hope that helps!

[@emersonarchuleta]

@@danielgoldman8017 Thank you Daniel!

[@ThePenguin82]

Rocky is the star.

[@jaredj631]

So good, I didn’t really like the Marian very much (book or movie) so I was on the edge about reading it. But it really over delivered on my expectations!

[@danielgoldman8017]

Oh that’s so good to hear! There were some extra dynamics in this story compared to the Martian which might have been what made the difference! I’m so glad you loved it

[@Nate-mu8oi]

The martian is just as funny

[@user-rg6tb6zp8u]

Loved 99% of this book wasn't a massive fan of the ending though

[@hydrowyd9478]

what's your favorite book?

[@danielgoldman8017]

Dune by Frank Herbert!☺️ how about yours?

[@hydrowyd9478]

@@danielgoldman8017 I don't read a lot, but I'd say Mushoku Tensei

[@danielgoldman8017]

Haven’t heard of that one!

[@yvsh]

Just like you I was hooked from the beginning and I finished it a couple of hours ago. Loved it! You'd be glad to know that it is being adapted to a movie with the writer of Martian as screenwriter, Lord and Miller as directors and Ryan Gosling in the lead!! You can watch Andy talk about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWK6e3uKrpd7gJI

[@RudiVerago]

Great review but the background music is too loud.

[@danielgoldman8017]

Oh sorry! Thanks for letting me know, I’ll be sure to make it quieter from now on. It’s always a balance I toy with and sometimes I don’t get it right. Thanks for letting me know

[@shawnli9284]

Greatc

[@theoa126]

I couldn't finish the Martian (book) - the humour was so cringe. Couldn't do it.

[@danielgoldman8017]

Interesting. Comedy in books is always tough and subjective. I don’t know how Project Hail Mary compares, but I loved the humour in it! It’s also not a focal point, it is more just sprinkled in here and there

[@theoa126]

@@danielgoldman8017 agree, I actually heard that in this regard, this book is a bit better. Someone actually described it as The Martian without the cringe humor and terrible writing lol...enough for me to check it out. I didn't mind Artemis, and can tell that Andy Weir is a decent story teller who does his research. Thanks for the review!

[@danielgoldman8017]

No worries Theo! Please let me know if you do read it and what you think of it if you do