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★★★★☆ 4.7/5 (194,721 ratings)
Our Take
As someone who’s read my fair share of sci-fi novels, I was genuinely impressed by Andy Weir’s latest effort. Project Hail Mary manages to blend hard science with compelling storytelling in a way that kept me turning pages well past midnight. The book’s earned its 4.7-star rating from nearly 195,000 readers, with an impressive 75% giving it five stars – and honestly, I can see why.
What I particularly appreciated was Weir’s ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible without dumbing them down. The protagonist’s journey feels authentic, and the problem-solving elements reminded me why I loved The Martian so much. The pacing is excellent, building tension while maintaining that signature Weir humor.
At $13.98, it’s reasonably priced for a hardcover that’s currently ranked #8 in all books – quite an achievement. However, I’d note that some readers might find the technical explanations occasionally slow down the narrative flow. The zero percent one-star ratings are almost suspiciously good, though I suspect that speaks more to Weir’s established fanbase than any real perfection.
If you enjoyed The Martian, you’ll likely find this just as engaging, if not more so.
About This Product
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE MARTIAN • Soon to be 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.HUGO AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST BOOKS: Bill Gates, GatesNotes, New York Public Library, Parade, Newsweek, Polygon, Shelf Awareness, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal • New York Times Readers Pick: 100 Best Books of the 21st Century “An epic story of redemption, discovery and cool speculative sci-fi.”—USA Today“If you loved The Martian, you’ll go crazy for Weir’s latest.”—The Washington PostRyland 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 deliver, 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.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026
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