I really enjoyed Mr. Weir's first book and was so excited to get this copy to read. Unfortunately, for me it just didn't have the same pull as his first book. I read the whole book, hoping that at some point I would fall into the story. It never happened. I felt the story was a bit disjointed, which kept kicking me out the world he was trying to show the reader, and I couldn't empathize with any of the characters, much less the protagonist.

I hate writing negative reviews but this book was not what I was hoping for from Mr. Weir.

I have read and loved Weir's previous titles, so I had high expectations for this book. It didn't disappoint. I love space and sci-fi, and the cover first drew me in, but the spectacular story and stellar writing kept me reading way too late into the night! Weir is now on my auto buy list.

I always read books from this author. Project Hail Mary is a wonderful book. Part sci-fi and part about relationships. The twist was amazing and unexpected. I definitely would recommend.

Dr. Grace gets involved in a project to save the planet and goes from Teacher to astronaut. Engaging read with lots of science. ARC from NetGalley.

I haven't read The Martian yet, but if it is anything like Project Hail Mary, I think I would enjoy it. Even though Ryland is mostly the only character through most of the book, his memories of events on Earth and how he interacts with the ship is entertaining.

Absolutely loved this one. I blew through it on vacation and included it on my 2021 Summer Reading Guide.

(2021) Full disclaimer: I am a sucker for a good sci fi adventure! But those can be pretty heavy on scientific boring details, right? Well, if you feel in the mood for a wild intergalactic survival story of epic proportions, Project Hail Mary is IT, and the best news? The science part is freaking awesome.

The Sun is being eaten by a newly discovered threat and we are running out of time to figure out how to stop the tiny black dots from consuming the one thing essential to Earth’s survival. To do that, we need to send a crew to a whole other side of space. To do THAT, they need to be put in a coma. And only a handful of people have the gene allowing them to survive years-long coma. Only 3 people can be on the ship. Only 1 person will actually survive the trip. Oh, and did I mention that it’s a one-way journey? Can it get worse?! Sure can!!

OK, so everyone drop what you’re doing and go read this book now, because it’s phenomenal! I laughed, I Cried, I felt elated and in awe of Weir’s storytelling skills. He hits all the right notes with this book. It’s epic and it’s wholesome and it’s just so freaking entertaining!

Thank you for the advanced copy of this book! I will be posting my review on social media, to include Instagram, Amazon, Goodreads, and Instagram!

Andy Weir did it again! The Martian is one of our favorite books and this one did not disappoint. So so good.

An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for a review.

Not another book about how many potatoes will it take to survive all alone in space! Don't worry, the plot isn't about that exactly, but echoes some of the same themes at The Martian. I do like Project Hail Mary better because we get to know more than just the stream of consciousness thoughts from the main character, Grace. You get some of his back story and how he managed to wake up all alone on a ship in space. And Rocky...I ADORE Rocky! Good job, Andy Weir.

I listened to the Audible with my husband. We both give a thumbs up!

Fun listen. I rarely read books by cishet men, especially in SFF, but I'm glad a friend convinced me to try PROJECT HAIL MARY. Read via audio.

Like most of us in the reading community I feel in love with Andy Weirs live of science and no holds bar storytelling in The Martian. The emotion and excitement in this book kept me on the edge of my seat.

There are times I wish I could selectively lobotomize parts of my brain so that I can experience a movie, or a song, or a book again for the first time. Finishing "Project Hail Mary" was one of those times. I just didn't want it to end. I wanted more of Rocky, more of Grace. This was like the ultimate buddy movie, and I just wanted more. It left me feeling hopeful and happy, and any book that can do it deserves the highest of praise.

"Project Hail Mary," by Andy Weir, is a really interesting way to do a "first contact" story, as the first contact in this book is not with a traditional alien but instead with an algae-like extraterrestrial life form. When the more traditional first contact does happen, main character Ryland Grace, the only survivor on a spaceship that had been on a mission to save the world, and the alien he encounters have more in common than may have been expected: they are both trying to save their respective planets from the aforementioned algae. I enjoyed Weir's previous book, "Artemis," but "Project Hail Mary" is more reminiscent of the phenomenally successful "The Martian," as both books deal with stranded men in space and both Ryland and "The Martian"'s Mark Watney are compelling, well-developed characters. That being said, some of my favorite sections of "Project Hail Mary" were the flashbacks to the genesis of the mission, as these involved the character Eva Stratt, a strong, funny female character who felt like a bit of a departure for Weir. As with all of Weir's books, the science becomes another character in the story, but it never got overwhelming and I felt like I learned a lot by the end. One other note: Although this book is not a pandemic book, reading it during the COVID crisis added another layer of enjoyment, as it was interesting to see how the international response to a global problem played out in this novel in comparison to what's been happening in the world today.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for providing me with an ARC of this novel in return for my honest review.

This book is very engaging and much more imaginative from the Martian. The premise was interesting. However, still disappointed in the lack of female characters.

Why an adventure! Andy Weir delivers another captivating page-turner. I devoured this book and immediately sent it to my parents. Sci-fi for the masses, full of aliens and earth-saving drama, this book is not to be missed.. I can’t wait for the movie!

I started reading this book and found that it was not for me. I didn't think it was right to review a book that I didn't finish.

Oh my gosh, this was fantastic. Andy Weir has such a gift, and this book is no exception. He makes science fiction feel like reality.

A fantastic book, on par with his first book, The Martian, and much better than his second book. Extremely good characterization and as with all his books, based on real science.

Follow your favorite science teacher as he tries to save the world by himself, while stranded far from Earth with no clue as to how he got there! Fantastic narration of audiobook by Ray Porter!