July BOTM - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

[Gorab, TheGunman]

Project Hail Mary is a 2021 science-fiction novel by Andy Weir. It is his third novel, after 2011's The Martian, and 2017's Artemis.

Set in the near future, the novel centers on middle school-teacher-turned-astronaut Ryland Grace, who wakes up from a coma, afflicted with amnesia. He gradually remembers that he was sent to the Tau Ceti solar system, 12 light-years from Earth, to find a means of reversing a solar dimming event that could cause the extinction of humanity.

Part scientific mystery, part dazzling interstellar journey, 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.

[Gorab, TheGunman]

All those deltas for A on book cover! Can't wait to start this one.

[Ahtims]

all set to start on July 1

[Rupesh]

I’m in

[Preeti]

I have started reading it yesterday. But I would like to go slow since Science fiction is not my go-to genre in books.

[Ganesh]

I haven't read a Sci-Fi since Isacc Asimov, Eric Von Daniken. Let's see how this turns out !!

[Gorab, TheGunman]

started it today. encountered the first magical moment in chapter 1 - (view spoiler)[deriving gravity!! (hide spoiler)]

[Ahtims]

at 8 percent. very fast paced , quite unbelievable

[Gorab, TheGunman]

On to chapter 6. This is super fun. Can't help comparing with his previous works. Sole person, in space, scientific deductions. Though I am missing the kick ass funny side of Mark Watney. Not even close to Jazz from Artemis.

But still this is going pretty good.

[Ahtims]

at 20 percent . this is definitely interesting . a very intriguing concept . I keep on thinking what if a phenomenon like that really occurs..
how soon our sun will get decimated..

[Girish, The Good cop]

This book is much fun. Over the weekend managed to complete 50% of this book. Lot of comparables themes with Martian but then well thought through.

On the astrophage itself, the research and understanding phases had quite a few similarities with Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton. One of the best books on extra terrestrial life forms ever written!

[Avinash]

I am starting this today...
A sci-fi after ages...

[Neenu]

Started this yesterday and already loving it so much.

[Gorab, TheGunman]

havent read Andromeda Strain... will read it even if it has 10% similarity.

[Gorab, TheGunman]

At around 60% and loving it again. There was a drab part in between when I got bogged down with way too much science. Got a bit difficult to carry on in a single stretch.

Loving it again after a break now. Astonished at multiple life forms explained in sooooo much scientific and logical details!

[Ahtims]

at 40 percent - guess I am in the drab bit

[Pallavi]

I have just started it... reading it slowly... in Ch.3

[aDystoPianClassic]

It's a mixed pot for me. There are moments of absolute entertainment and then there are stretches of boring descriptions... I guess science fiction isn't for me. But I will finish the book. This is the only science fiction that I have picked up in recent times

[Gorab, TheGunman]

From Chapter 18:

"Do you believe in God? I know it’s a personal question. I do. And I think He was pretty awesome to make relativity a thing, don’t you? The faster you go, the less time you experience. It’s like He’s inviting us to explore the universe, you know?”

[Gorab, TheGunman]

End of Chapter 25.

Something that cracked me up :D : D

(view spoiler)[“All the information about relativity is in the laptop. Have your scientists take a look.”

“Yes. They will be very pleased.”

“Not when they find out about quantum physics. Then they’ll be really annoyed.”
(hide spoiler)]

[Pallavi]

In Chapter 10...
Too much science-y for me....

[Gorab, TheGunman]

yeah i agree. the science is overwhelming!

[Arpit]

Starting today while GR is celebrating Sci-Fi week !

[Arpit]

Gorab wrote: "started it today. encountered the first magical moment in chapter 1 - [spoilers removed]"

That too in 2 ways!!

[Gorab, TheGunman]

:) :)
the science is phenomenal!

[Neenu]

Science overloaded. Just finished. Really enjoyed reading. Loved the subtle humour.

[Ahtims]

finished . loved the interaction between Grace and Rocky. The hugely physics part easily evaporated from my porous brain .
on the whole felt it a blockbuster sci-fi designed to impress.

it could.have been less exotic.

[Pallavi]

yeah... Its sciencexotic 😁... has a movie feel than a book feel.
I can already picture Benedict cumberbatch playing Grace 🤔

[Gorab, TheGunman]

sorry to disappoint you - its Ryan Gosling playing Grace :)

[Gorab, TheGunman]

I think it caters to multiple audience types. Even if you are not interested in science, you can skim through those parts and it won't hamper your sense of enjoyment.

However, if you happen to indulge in the science bits, it adds authencity and credibility to a great extent.

[Pallavi]

Gorab wrote: "sorry to disappoint you - its Ryan Gosling playing Grace :)"
oh.... :)

[Girish, The Good cop]

Gorab wrote: "I think it caters to multiple audience types. Even if you are not interested in science, you can skim through those parts and it won't hamper your sense of enjoyment.

However, if you happen to ind..."

Agree. The beauty of the book was none of all that has been discussed seem improbable. Except for the ones which the author himself calls out as "What are the chances that.."

Also, I think Matt Damon should play Grace :D

[Gorab, TheGunman]

Not Matt Damon! because... SPOILER ALERT. Don't open it if you haven't finished reading.

(view spoiler)[If its Matt Damon, Earth will be sending a spaceship to Eridian for rescuing him! He won't just die like that :D (hide spoiler)]

[Pooja]

Sorry guys!I am late this time!
I will soon start reading it:)

[Girish, The Good cop]

Gorab wrote: "Not Matt Damon! because... SPOILER ALERT. Don't open it if you haven't finished reading.

[spoilers removed]"

Not reason enough. By that logic Robert Downey Jr will fit the bill!

[Pooja]

The cover is so cool !

Just started this book!