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# 4.6/5 from 197,826 readers Now a major motion picture Ranked #1 in Hard Sci-Fi Project Hail Mary: From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Martian - Now a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling

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- • **From Page to Screen:** Experience the buzz of the major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling—be part of the cultural conversation.
- • **Science Meets Storytelling:** Expertly blends plausible science with gripping narrative—perfect for professionals who appreciate intellect and imagination.
- • **Critically Acclaimed & Loved:** Boasts a stellar 4.6-star rating from nearly 200K reviews—proof that this story resonates with curious minds everywhere.
- • **Top-Ranked Sci-Fi Masterpiece:** Dominates charts as #1 in Hard Science Fiction and Space Exploration—join the elite readers who crave smart adventure.
- • **Unforgettable Hero’s Journey:** Follow Ryland Grace’s thrilling quest to save Earth, featuring innovative alien communication and mind-bending mysteries.

## Overview

Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir, is a Sunday Times bestselling hard science fiction novel ranked #1 in multiple categories. Praised for its well-researched science, compelling characters, and innovative storytelling, it has earned a 4.6-star rating from nearly 200,000 readers. Now adapted into a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling, this book offers a thrilling blend of mystery, science, and adventure that appeals to discerning readers and sci-fi enthusiasts alike.

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Review: Very enjoyable - I'm not a big fiction reader tending mainly to stick to non-fiction science, history, biographies etc but enjoyed The Martian so thought I'd give Project Hail Mary a go and am thoroughly pleased I did. The story is interesting and well-written and I enjoyed the past / present way of telling the story. The science is well-researched and plausible and the inter-play between the characters very enjoyable.
Review: A totally enjoyable book - science, plot and characters! - Andy Weir wrote “The Martian” so I was expecting good things, and this did not disappoint. I’ve only ever seen the film of The Martian but this has similarities in the main character - knowledgeable and determined - and in the style - science based, obstacles to overcome and a few surprises. What I liked best was the mystery. Ryland Grace wakes up alone from an induced coma not even knowing his own name and not understanding that he’s on a spaceship. His memory comes back in snatches so we are learning about his world with him. This back and forth in time can be tedious in some books but it works seamlessly here. Ryland has to save the Earth and he attempts this with the help of an alien. How do you even begin to communicate with an alien? This concept is explored in interesting detail. It is helped by the fact that the alien is actually fairly similar to a human, a fact not lost on the author who even suggests we could have a common ancestry - what an intriguing idea. The story is peppered with simple science, enough that it makes sense but not so much that it overwhelms. It is logical and practical, and predictable mistakes happen which makes you feel clever “I thought that might happen!”. A totally enjoyable book, loved the plot and the characters. A bit of a daft resolution but forgivable given the impossibility of any other happy ending.

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 16 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1 in Hard Science Fiction (Books) 1 in Space Exploration 1 in Science Fiction Adventure (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 197,826 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very enjoyable
*by J***L on 21 January 2026*

I'm not a big fiction reader tending mainly to stick to non-fiction science, history, biographies etc but enjoyed The Martian so thought I'd give Project Hail Mary a go and am thoroughly pleased I did. The story is interesting and well-written and I enjoyed the past / present way of telling the story. The science is well-researched and plausible and the inter-play between the characters very enjoyable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A totally enjoyable book - science, plot and characters!
*by G***M on 23 May 2025*

Andy Weir wrote “The Martian” so I was expecting good things, and this did not disappoint. I’ve only ever seen the film of The Martian but this has similarities in the main character - knowledgeable and determined - and in the style - science based, obstacles to overcome and a few surprises. What I liked best was the mystery. Ryland Grace wakes up alone from an induced coma not even knowing his own name and not understanding that he’s on a spaceship. His memory comes back in snatches so we are learning about his world with him. This back and forth in time can be tedious in some books but it works seamlessly here. Ryland has to save the Earth and he attempts this with the help of an alien. How do you even begin to communicate with an alien? This concept is explored in interesting detail. It is helped by the fact that the alien is actually fairly similar to a human, a fact not lost on the author who even suggests we could have a common ancestry - what an intriguing idea. The story is peppered with simple science, enough that it makes sense but not so much that it overwhelms. It is logical and practical, and predictable mistakes happen which makes you feel clever “I thought that might happen!”. A totally enjoyable book, loved the plot and the characters. A bit of a daft resolution but forgivable given the impossibility of any other happy ending.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Your world is in danger. Who do you send to save it? A schoolteacher? Yes!
*by S***Y on 23 February 2025*

I'm not sure how to start this review. I've already read The Martian and enjoyed that enormously so, I was looking forward to reading Project Hail Mary, recommended as it was by a friend. It's a curious book. The premise is that an unknown "thing" is essentially diminishing the power of our sun and if it is not stopped, life on Earth is going to end. What follows this discovery is the moving to stop it or at least have a go at trying, and that's where Dr Grace comes in, a schoolteacher who becomes integral to the mission to stop the threat. It is fair to say that Grace has mixed feelings about his role and Weir has chosen to show how Grace's pathway to becoming the saviour of Earth is charted, through depicting the present and how he is involved in the process now, and through flashbacks, showing his involvement in getting Project Hail Mary off the ground (excuse the pun). The main action of the book takes place in space and centres on Grace finding a solution to Earth's problem. What is interesting is that he doesn't do it alone and the friendship that he strikes up with a fellow being is the strength of this book, its development throughout being heartwarming, funny and incredibly believable, making for a great novel read. The scientific working out though? Less great. However, I understand that extensive explanations of the science are essential in a book of this nature and readily admit to being naturally Arts focused. I am also conscious that Weir is more than likely dumbing down everything to make it accessible to the average reader. Still, for me, a little arduous. I was glad, then, that interspersed with the space stuff was the Earth stuff, because it provided a diversion from the intensity and almost claustrophobic nature of the space mission, with more humans and just more plot which was less samey than the space endeavours. The rest of it was imaginative and surprising and extremely uplifting. The only other comment to make is it was distinctively Weir. You could have The Martian and Project Hail Mary placed in front of you and it wouldn't take a rocket scientist (pun intended) to work out that they were by the same writer in terms of character voice, plot development and theme. All that said, it was good.

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