Anyone who has been reading my reviews knows that I am a typical Historical/Suspense novel lover. Once in a while I get out of my comfort zone and delve into something completely different. Project Hail Mary was one of those leaps into a genre that I normally don't gravitate towards!
I can imagine that anyone who loves Science Fiction and Mystery stories would absolutely love this book. So if there is a Sci-Fi Lover on your Christmas List this book is one for them.
This book is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon and has won much acclaim!
Looking around he finds himself millions of miles away from earth with only his two deceased comrades for company.
What has happened and what is happening? His memories are slowly coming back and he realizes that he has an almost impossible task ahead. One that will be either the salvation of mankind or it's complete demise.
The sun is losing it's strength and the earth is cooling. There is another ICE AGE on the horizon unless he can find a way to capture and/or disarm the alien entity that is causing this loss of heat energy.
What else can possibly happen while Ryland is on this quest?
I found this book to be a total all encompassing read. While there were many parts that I could not wrap my head around, I think the author did an amazing job of making all of this believable, even though I don't necessarily understand all the science around it. I let my imagination run with the possibilities!
Is Earth the only planet that will suffer if the solution to the problem isn't found? Are there other possible populations in outer space that will also suffer this fate? It's time to pick up this book and find out. I can almost guarantee that once you start, you won't want to put this book down again.
I did have to re-read a few chapters in order to get a clearer picture in my mind's eye, but that was not a deterrent or a difficulty because I really wanted to understand the situation better.
Would I recommend this book? You better believe I will. As I said earlier it's not my favorite genre of book, but I think I will need to make an exception in this case. I might even have to get his other book, The Martian and read it too. Broadening my horizons is part of why I love reading.
I'm sure that a Sci-Fi lover would find this book totally engrossing and even the ending has a poignant cast to it.
I think my next read by Andy Weir will be The Martian, that's how much I enjoyed Project Hail Mary!
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I'm sure that these books will become a favorite for any Science Fiction Lover! Enjoy it, I sure did.
You are right, Olivia! Sometimes we read is to "broaden our horizons", learn more about history, or more about a different culture or area of interest. It allows us to ask questions and seek answers we never even knew we would care about. I applaud you for embracing a genre that would not normally appeal to you. "Project Hail Mary" certainly sounds like a riveting book!
ReplyDeleteIt was a really interesting book and I highly enjoyed the change in genre. Yes we really do need to ask questions and sometimes need a little help with information to help up formulate those questions.
DeleteProject Hail Mary and it's companion, The Martion, sound like books my Sci-Fi fans daughter & SIL will really enjoy. Thanks for introducing me to this author and these interesting sounding books.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these books have won lots of acclaim from Fiction writers all over the world. I bet any Sci-Fi lover would enjoy both of these books.
DeleteMy husband is a nig sci-fi fan and I’m sure he would enjoy both The Martian and Project Hail Mary. We are Audible subscribers already! Thanks so much for sharing your review of these novels, Olivia.
ReplyDeleteI hope your hubby gets a chance to listen to either or both of these books. I have The Martian on hold at the library. Maybe over the holidays I'll get it read too.
DeleteNice review! I read that book and as a sci-fi fan I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written. This is Pat Austin’s son, by the way.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it, he has another book, The Martian and I'm going to read that one over the holidays. Thanks for writing your thoughts and sharing them with me. I appreciate it!
DeleteThis sounds right up my alley - honestly, this would make a good movie -
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Barbara, I'm sure it would make a great movie as well. The book has parts that may need re-reading to understand the science behind it, but, I found that not as a bother, rather an opportunity to learn....
DeleteI do like a bit of sci fi and I think from your review that I would really enjoy reading this book, it sounds very interesting and well written. Thank you for your review and recommendation.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you will enjoy it as well. Sci-Fi is not my favorite genre, but I'm glad I made this choice.
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