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Science Fiction Action-Packed Fast-Paced

Project Hail Mary

Andy Weir

4.5 via Goodreads

A man wakes up alone on a spaceship with no memory of who he is -- and gradually realizes he's humanity's last hope.

Mood Action-Packed
Pacing Fast-Paced
Complexity Light & Accessible
Pages 496
Reading Time ~17–25 hrs

About This Book

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Now a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with a screenplay by Drew GoddardA lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this “propulsive” (Entertainment Weekly), cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science—from the author of The Martian.

Who This Is For

Best for readers who want momentum: big setpieces, high stakes, and a story that never stops moving. The prose is accessible: you can read this quickly and it never asks too much of you. It moves quickly: once you're in, it's hard to stop. If you prefer quiet, character-driven fiction, the relentless pace may tire.

Best Read When

Best read when you're in the mood for something action-packed and adventurous, and a read that's fast and propulsive.

What It Explores

Project Hail Mary explores survival and what extreme circumstances ask of people, and friendship and what it genuinely asks of us.

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