A couple of years ago me and my lovely wife watched The Martian staring Matt Damon. We both really liked it. I liked it so much that I had to go out and buy the book. Since then I have read Artemis and Randomize (read my reviews here).
Anyway, Andy Weir has a new book out – Project Hail Mary.

As the blurb on the back of the book states, Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission to save humanity. Unfortunately, when he wakes up, he has lost most of his memory. The first thing he does is to try and find out where he is. The space craft that he is on is hurtling towards a star. He measures gravity and works out that the craft is slowing down. He then takes a few readings of the star and realises that it isn’t our own sun. From there he slowly pieces together his life on Earth before all this, and also tries to work out what his mission is.
The book flicks backwards and forwards, as Ryland slowly regains his memory, while also solving the problem that is his mission. Both story lines build slowly throughout the book. However, everything changes when another space craft appears.
This was one of the best books I have ever read. I would have given it 6 out of 5 if that had been possible. I can understand that it might not be for everyone as it is filled with “hard science”. What I mean by hard science is that the book doesn’t shy away from complicated scientific principals and theories. Many of the hard science sections will be based upon real science, while the more made up stuff is still probably based upon real science. I also have to say that I the ending was perfect. I want to talk to you about the ending, but I don’t want to give away the plot.
If you like science fiction then you will love this book. I also can’t wait for the film which is currently in development, and has Ryan Gosling down to play the lead. Hopefully the film will stick close to the book, as did The Martian.
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