Project Hail Mary

“I was alone all along, but now I am truly alone. The sole living human within several light-years, at least.”

Wow. That was fascinating and highly addictive.⠀
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To be honest I was reluctant to believe that Weir could rip five stars out of me. Why, question? Well, I rated “The Martian” just 3 and felt like I was the black sheep of the Goodreadsverse. Mainly because I thought Mark Watney was too smart to be true and because the level of detail was dull and overwhelming.
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“Project Hail Mary” was everything I expected and more. The story is told through a series of flashback and present events. I never thought I would end up enjoying this back-and-forth (I mostly want my narrative to be linear!) but Weir managed to cohere the story masterfully. I was helpless like a bird following a trail of bread crumbs. I was connected, I was Ryland Grace. I frankly felt every possible feeling in the threshold and certainly didn't almost cried. IT IS THAT GOOD.⠀
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Like me, you're probably a little skeptical on the lone scientist thing but hear me out and turn a blind eye a little because this is such a beautiful story. It's a tale of hope and survival and friendship. I don't know what else to say without spoiling it for you so just go ahead and experience this for yourself. There's a big chance you will put this story in the “unforgettable” corner of your mind.