The first 50 pages are a frantic, white-knuckle race as Grace (and you, the reader) piece together the clues. Weir uses his signature style here: real science, explained simply, driving the plot. You will learn about centripetal acceleration, neutrino detectors, and the specific heat of xenon—and you will love it.
5/5 stars. Recommended for: Fans of The Martian , Arrival , and anyone who has ever wondered if you could be friends with a spider. Have you read Project Hail Mary ? Did you cry at “Fist my bump”? Let me know in the comments! Proyecto Hail Mary
Alone on a Spaceship (With a Friend): Why Project Hail Mary is the Smartest, Warmest Sci-Fi You’ll Read This Year The first 50 pages are a frantic, white-knuckle
If you liked The Martian , you will love this. If you were intimidated by the hard sci-fi of The Three-Body Problem , you will prefer this. If you just want a fun, smart, gripping adventure about two very different beings trying to get home? This is for you. 5/5 stars
I won’t say more than that, but I will say this: the relationship that develops in the second half of this book is one of the most touching, hilarious, and genuinely moving partnerships in all of science fiction. It involves a lot of nodding, a lot of drawing in the dirt, and a surprising amount of musical cues.