Project Hail Mary

Let's talk about this book that is blowing up the science fiction world right now. I usually “like” sci-fi. Most of the time, it doesn't get past “like” because a lot of sci-fi doesn't handle characters well (out of the sci-fi I've read) and I am primarily a character reader.

However, Project Hail Mary is fantastic. It's wonderful. It's heart warming. It's fist pumping. Maybe its too soon after finishing, but it may be my favorite sci-fi book I've read.

My initial plan was to alternate between audio and ebook for this one, since I had both. But after chapter three or so, I just stuck with audio and I consider it the DEFINITIVE edition of this book. Seriously, even if you don't normally like audiobooks, I strongly suggest giving this a try on audio. There is a character whose dialogue is enhanced tenfold by the audio. Ray Porter did a phenomenal job here. I can't really discuss what the book is about without spoilers, but trust me that you don't see where it's heading, and it packs an emotional punch when it gets there.

This is a case where the hype was very much real. I recently re-read The Martian and while I love that book, I think Project Hail Mary is Weir's best work yet.

In the words of my favorite character- “Amaze, amaze, amaze!”