After Reading and Loving The Martian i was excited to read Andy Weir's New book Project Hail Mary . Ryland grace is our hero and wakes up miles from home lying on a bed surrounded by cameras , connected to tubes . He cant remember anything about himself . We pick up information about hom through flashbacks . this is simply an amazing story . You will love spending time with Ryland and finding out what his mission is

In the editor's note at the beginning of this book, the editor notes that they love this newest novel by Weir because it pushes the science. It also pushes all credibility and sense. I have a very strong willing suspension of disbelief, but this went too far, making it much more a fantasy--of about a five-year-old--than anything else. If you enjoyed the technical creativity of The Martian, you'll want to give this one a pass.

Project Hail Mary

• This book is written by Andy Weir, published by Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine. ISBN 9780593135204
• Ryland Grace is the sole member of a mission team that has been sent into deep space. Grace awakens and finds himself alone with two dead team members and a total loss of memory. The only assistance in the ship is an AI that as grace puts it, “is not HAL”. You will read of his mission statement, his desire and need to recall who he is, and trying to save the planet Earth.
• I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
• The book took me on many plot twists and I very much the humor and sorrow of Grace’s loss. There is enough science explained to make you believe the story and really does add a great deal to the entire story. I found myself easily “hearing and seeing” Grace and the other characters mentioned in this book. This is one of the best Sci-Fi books that I have read in a very long time.
• I do suggest that if you enjoy Sci-Fi with a real plot and well-written storyline, then this book is for you.
• I give this book 5 stars out of 5.

Project Hail Mary is similar in tone to Weir's phenomenally successful The Martian. Both concern extremely competent and smart individuals who find themselves unexpectedly alone in an alien and environment and must use their wits/knowledge/education to find creative solutions to a myriad of problems encountered. The stakes are much bigger this time, with the fate of Earth and most of humanity and nature hanging in the balance.

First of all, thank you to NetGalley and Random House for letting me get an advanced copy of this book. All that I can say is wow. I legitimately read this book for ten hours straight. Start to finish. Could not put it down. I already knew I loved Weir. "The Martian" is one of my favorite books of all time. While I thought I would enjoy this one, I didn't think it would live up to his debut. I was wrong. It was absolutely fabulous. I was so invested in Rylands story and the fate of humanity. I think it was done so well. There are still many aspects of science, but again, it was done in an accessible way. Even if I had no idea what any of it meant, it was still fairly easy to understand the concept. Just wow. I wish this book was coming out sooner, because I need friends and family to read it so I can discuss it with them! 5 stars. So. Good.

Andy Weir's newest explores themes of cooperation and discovery among humans and aliens facing extinction from an unknown threat. It was a fast and interesting read that I would recommend.

Ryland Grace is the only survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission. If he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish.

Problem is, as the story opens, Ryland doesn’t know he’s on a mission. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.

What he does know 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. Oh and he’s not by himself, there are two others but they’re dead.

Hus memory begins to return in small increments and he realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Alone on this tiny ship that's been thrown together by every government and space agency on the planet and hurled into the depths of space, the future of mankind lies solely in his hands.


This book is reminiscent of The Martian where a lone character has lost his crew-mates and is forced to navigate a hostile environment on his own.

The mysteries keep the reader on a page turning mission. Why has Ryland lost his memories, how did his crew-mates die and what is the threat to humanity that he has to navigate? And, why is the project titled Hail Mary?

As you reach the end, and the book reveals its true target, you will be stunned..

Project Hail Mary is on target to be another hit for Andy Weir.

I tried to give Andy Weir a second chance after hating Artemis. I went into this book with an open mind but...nope, hate this writing style. The whole amnesia thing seemed tacked on because it was the only way to make the plot interesting. The main character is a super smart Ned Flanders in space. Just not for me.

Oh my goodness! I loved this book so much. Although it is only February, I can say with certainty that 'Project Hail Mary' will be one of my favorite books of the year. Andy Weir had a lot to live up to after 'The Martian', but he has done that--and more.

This book has everything: action, adventure, space travel, intrigue, and a hugely charismatic main character. The plot is completely believable, and there is so much detail about the science involved that (even though a lot of it went over my head) I really believed everything in it could really happen.

This book will make you laugh. It will make you cry. It is a MUST read for anyone and everyone who loves books. Love, love, love it.

Andy Weir ingenuity is astounding. Three novels now. Except for the space element, each is completely distinct. Each is completely original. Each is mind-bogglingly intricate. Each is mesmerizing. I'd never have thought it possible to fall in love with a spider, but he made me do it!

This is an easy must read.
It surprised me and even made me cry. As always Andy's signature self-deprecating humor brings levity at just the right moments. Plus I learned lots of sciencey details - which grounds the story and makes it believable.

This is quite possibly Andy Weir's best novel yet. Though there are some parts where the suspension of disbelief wears thin, the emotional payoff for staying absorbed in this universe is incredibly high.

Wow! This book is amazing on so many different levels. Not only is the science totally off the charts, but the relationships between the characters is as well—on earth and in space. Saving the world was not at the top of middle school science teacher Mr. (Dr.) Grace’s to-do list, but when he is drafted into his role, he proves more than able. Lots and lots of science and math involved, but in a way much more interesting, informative, and entertaining. Lots of time spent in the (brilliant) mind of the main character as he overcomes countless obstacles. Fantastic!

Andy Weir has cemented his position as a prominent science fiction author with his first novel, The Martian, and only continues to do with each subsequent release. Project Hail Mary finds Ryland Grace as the sole survivor of a mission that holds the fate of earth and humanity in the balance. Upon waking up, he finds his crewmates dead and a seemingly impossible journey ahead of him... A wonderful edition to the science fiction genre for those who enjoyed Weir's other titles, or those who find themselves in need of an escape from our current world and its' troubles.

Andy Weir has done it again! He's created characters you care about and a story that sucks you right in. He explains science and math in easy to understand ways and makes them interesting. He doesn't go into enough detail that it bores or confuses people but he provides enough of the science background for things that it makes all these impossible sounding things seem possible. I have had at least two dreams about time dilation since I started reading this book and it's a concept I don't really understand.

I will be recommending this to readers who like sci-fi and those who don't. There is something here for everyone. Great characters, high-stakes situations, action, adventure, and aliens. It is only February but I can already say this will be one of my favorite reads of the year. I can't wait for the next book from Andy Weir.

There will be many reviews comparing this to The Martian, but they're aren't that similar once you get past the two main points: it happens in space, and there's science.

In Project Hail Mary there is less MacGyvering by the protagonist, less detailed scientific explanations, and much less swearing. The Martian is a space adventure, pure and simple. PHM is all about relationships, and why we might actually care to save the planet.

Loved it. Suitable for most ages. Will let my 11 year old read it when it comes out.

I loved Project Hail Mary! What a great set up for a character to need to save the world, and I loved the buddy comedy aspect of how they figure out what needs to be done. I would love to read another book set in this world.

This was my first Andy Weir book, and now I want to go back and read everything else he wrote! I loved this book, and I don't often read sci-fi. The science is understandable and felt plausible, which is big for me since I wouldn't know. Weir's writing is witty and intelligent, and wholly entertaining.

I think this book was witty and exciting. I am grateful to have read it, and I might be a sci-fi reader now! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this early!

In Project Hail Mary, Weir returns to his bread and butter writing a la The Martian, but you also get the sense of him trying something new thematically. The pacing of PHM was perfect, with an ending that left you thinking--it was better than what I expected to happen.

CW: medical content, panic attacks, vomit, brief scene with animal testing, detailed discussion of assisted suicide and methods

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for sending me a free ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

Project Hail Mary is a sweeping and creative science fiction adventure, brimming with twists and Weir’s signature laugh-out-loud humor and easy to understand science. I had no idea where the plot was going most of the time, but I definitely enjoyed the ride and guessing where the story would turn next.

One of my favorite aspects of Project Hail Mary (without giving anything away) is how each character’s salvation rests with helping others, and how no character could actually solve the problem at hand without teamwork and shared resources. Each of the primary characters all answer the same question in their own way: how far would you go to save your species from extinction? I really enjoyed watching this story play out in ways I did not see coming.

However, some sections of Project Hail Mary were too medically descriptive for my taste. I’m sure they were fascinating and creative, I just didn’t want to read them. There’s also a scene with detailed discussion on assisted suicide (this is a suicide mission, after all), which still feels on the edge of insensitive. Yes, it is part of the story, but do we really need to go into the step-by-step of different methods? I think Project Hail Mary could have included these scenes without describing every detail.

I also think this book could have benefited from another perspective: I found many of the questions I had were left unanswered by the end and I wish there had been a POV from someone still on Earth. By the time Grace wakes up on the Hail Mary, 13 years have already passed on Earth, which would have put the rest of humanity in the middle of some of the scientific predictions we learn about as Grace regains parts of his memory. Although, I understand why Weir would not want to tackle that storyline in an already almost 500-page book. With that said, I’m glad there was some focus - however small - on the “real” world consequences for the characters’ actions as they try to save humanity’s future by adapting their present realities.

Thank you again to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for the privilege of reviewing an ARC.