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“I’d have to do the math to know for sure but—I can’t help it, I want to do the math right now,” said Beth absolutely never. Even though the protagonist of Project Hail Mary has this weird math fetish—which is absolutely understandable for a scientist who is trying to survive in outer space—I liked him anyway, and enjoyed the novel tremendously. I am *not* a science fiction aficionado--I read the book to fill a sci-fi prompt in a reading challenge--and at times this book reminded me of my least
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I received this as a gift from a friend and, being the science nerd that I am, immensely enjoyed it. I wish that it had a teeny bit more closure and, while I enjoyed the humorous bits thrown in to balance the serious science stuff, I do think it could have been a little less slapstick funny in certain areas.
Couldn’t put it down! Happen to be reading it while visiting Kennedy Space Center and witnessing a rocket launch in Florida. Can’t wait for the movie next year!
This was an incredible book. One of the best books I’ve read
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Things I liked:
- Weir tried to branch out with Artemis (female protagonist, space station, smuggling) and it didn't work so well. Here he's back to his "one man against the universe with only his knowledge of science to help him survive" formula, and it's much more entertaining.
- although the plot is farfetched, at least it's imaginatively far fetched
- the hero/alien friendship is genuinely sweet
- good ending
- I really do appreciate how much actual science research and thoug ...more
Things I liked:
- Weir tried to branch out with Artemis (female protagonist, space station, smuggling) and it didn't work so well. Here he's back to his "one man against the universe with only his knowledge of science to help him survive" formula, and it's much more entertaining.
- although the plot is farfetched, at least it's imaginatively far fetched
- the hero/alien friendship is genuinely sweet
- good ending
- I really do appreciate how much actual science research and thoug ...more
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