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For lovers of Science
A mesmerising book that will have you yearning to explore space. Like so many others, I picked this up when I heard the movie was coming out and I am so gl... READ MORE
I am obsessed with Rocky
Well this book just blew me away. I was excited to read this before the film came out (because the trailer looked so cool) and I am so glad I did. I haven'... READ MORE
Truly out of this world
For being my first Sci-Fi book, it exceeded every expectation I had. It is one of a kind. The writing was so engaging, the story was gripping, and the worl... READ MORE
An emotional journey of humanity, determination and unexpected friendship
In what is only Weir's third novel, we have a destined future classic on our hands.
From the first page I was intrigued to know where this journey was he... READ MORE
Wow what a masterpiece!
By far, the best book I have read in years! I always recommend this to anyone wanting to get into the genre.
Best way to read this is without knowing any... READ MORE
An all time favourite
The first time I read Project Hail Mary is one of my most perfect reading memories. I was sick and picked it off my shelf in the morning on a whim knowing ... READ MORE
Greetings Space Algae
Project Hail Mary is a book that will dominate a space in my heart for a long, long time. A strange line of infa-red light has been discovered in our solar... READ MORE
A Sci-fi Essential
This Compelling and digestible sci-fi book is one of my favourite reads that’ll show it can always be hopeful in the worst of times, while exploring the de... READ MORE
Synopsis
A lone astronaut. An impossible mission. An ally he never imagined.
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish.
Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.
All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.
His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it's up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery-and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.
And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he's got to do it all alone.
Or does he?
An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could imagine it, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian -- while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Cornerstone
- ISBN: 9781804953693
- Number of pages: 496
- Dimensions: 199 x 130 x 31 mm
- Weight: 340g
- Languages: English
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Very good
As with Andy weir's first two books, the Martian and Artemis, this is extremely well written with a good use of genuine science mixed with intelligent scie... READ MORE
Brilliantly funny, clever and original sci-fi.
“Am I barreling toward the sun, or away from it? It’s almost academic. I’m either on a collision course with the sun or on my way out to deep space with no... READ MORE
Loved it
This is my first book by this author and have to say i loved it. It was one of those hard to put down books.
Now tempted to pick up his other books.
the hail mary project
it is written with the samestyle and vigour as an ASSIMOV book , and has the ring of reason in it, Our astronaut is as astute as he is naive , the journey ... READ MORE
A nice bit of sci-fi escapism
On the dust jacket of my copy (author-signed - thank you Waterstones) is a quotation from astronaut Tim Peake: "Brilliantly funny and enjoyable. On of the ... READ MORE
Can the Beatles save the planet?
This was a phenomenal book – I knew from friends reviews to expect something good, but had no idea how brilliant it would turn out to be. I tried to ratio... READ MORE
Amaze amaze amaze
Absolutely loved this book. Took it everywhere I went I loved it that much.
a million miles an hour space adventure with laughs aplenty
Title - Project Hail Mary
Author - Andy Weir
Release Date - May 2021
Page Count - 496
Listen Time - 12hrs 27mins
Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars
Andy Weir is ... READ MORE
Unexpected New Favourite
This book was surprising to me, I struggled through the first 100 pages as it was very technically scientific which was putting me off. However once I got ... READ MORE
Perfect In My Opinion
I am a very big fan of Andy Weir and devoured his last two books and this book was no exception. Dark humour, clever and just written to show the best part... READ MORE
A Fantastic Read
Page 32 gave me goosebumps, my eyes welled up. I recommend this book to anyone with an imagination. You won’t be displeased. Wish I could read it again for... READ MORE
One of the best books I have ever read!
Project Hail Mary has to be one of my all time best reads.
I normally only ever read Dan Brown / David Leadbetter style books, finding historical religi... READ MORE
Sci-fi at its best!!
Such an awesome book!. I picked up a copy of this when it was first released and I was fairly new to the sci-fi genre so I didn't know what to expect but I... READ MORE
A Marmite book?
I'm baffled by the positive reviews for this book but perhaps it just wasn't for me. It started out with such promise and I enjoyed both the writing and th... READ MORE
Amazing book
This is a great Scifi book. It's complicated enough, sciency enough, and fast paced that everybody will love it. It's stand alone so you know you are getti... READ MORE
Page turner
I devoured this book. I couldn't put it down. I was sneaking a couple of pages in between my meetings at work!
Andy captivates his audience from start t... READ MORE
Charming and memorable.
I picked up 'Project Hail Mary' out of curiosity and recommendations, and I am relatively pleased to admit I was not disappointed by all the sci-fi plot po... READ MORE
I adored every aspect of this book
When someone I mildly dislike recommended this book to me, I was dubious but eventually decided to read it purely to despise it and give me the opportunity... READ MORE
Robinson Crusoe is alive and well
Wow, what a story! Mr Weir seems to specialise in lone individuals marooned or struggling in space, wearing down the obstacles in their way and surviving s... READ MORE
Perfection
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Good
I thought the book over all was good it was a good read
Great book for sci fi lovers
Very easy and quick read. Picked this up in search of good sci fi and was pleasantly surprised. Given I have not read the Martian this book still was highl... READ MORE
a wonderful story of friendship
This is the first book I have read in the science fiction genre, and it was a wonderful read. Two beings, faced with death, work together to save each othe... READ MORE
Atmospheric and Heartwarming
I went into this expecting a tense, science-heavy, dark novel about an astronaut saving the world on his own. In some aspects, I did get that, but it also ... READ MORE
Verified Purchase
"Who could have thought saving the world could be so boring?"
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is a fun read though it doesn't quite live up to the hype. While reading I was constantly laughing but sometimes the details... READ MORE
Time go buy
PEAK. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING i love rocky hes my favourite little guy plus PEAK all round
One of the Best Audiobooks I've Ever Listened To
This book was an absolute joy from beginning to end.
The mystery of Ryland Grace waking up alone in space with no memory of who he is or why he is there... READ MORE
My new obsession!
This book is absolutely amazing, and this is coming from someone who does not read sci-fi often. But this? Highly recommend! The story is good, a great ran... READ MORE
What an incredible book!
Things I Loved:
~ The science was full on but in a good way - the author makes complex astrophysics understandable (where was this when I was at school?... READ MORE
Fantastic
Just finished my second reading of this book. Andy Weir has quickly become one of my favourite authors. Highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys science... READ MORE
A great story
A great story, forced me to google quite a bit. Some of the science I struggled to follow, but this was counterbalanced with themes of collaboration and hu... READ MORE
Beautifully inspiring
This book started rubbish, genuinely 2-3 stars rubbish. the flashbacks were clunky and over exaggerated and i didn’t get on with the tone of voice - ‘hungr... READ MORE
6 star read!
Easily the best book I have read this year and it will be a struggle to top it. The story is so cleverly written, the MC is so relateable and what sci fi f... READ MORE
Sensational
This book deserves more than 5 stars. An absolute emotional rolacoaster. Everything about this story is impeccable. Could not recommend this book enough.
... READ MORE
Outstanding
Ordinarily, space exploration is an anathema to me, but this book is not about the customary rocket launches to the Moon or Mars in an internationally comp... READ MORE
so so good
I loved this have read it twice this year it was that good
Really enjoyed this book, and highly recommend
This was my first Andy Weir read, and I am so glad I picked it up when browsing my local book store. The story is full of great ideas and fully recommende... READ MORE
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