This book was such a quick read, not because it’s a small book, but because I just could not keep it down. The story is about doomsday scenario and space travel, and even though it may seem like heavy topics, the author has kept the narrative very simple. The book is a fast paced, science fiction that even people who are not nerds can enjoy. The author keeps the concepts simple and easy to understand, and yet informative.
The book is kind of like Weir’s earlier book, The Martian. So if you liked that book/movie, you would enjoy reading this as well.
The summary of the book is as follows:
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and the Earth itself will perish.
Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.
All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find
himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.
His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, he realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Alone on this tiny ship that's been cobbled together by every government and space agency on the planet and hurled into the depths of space, it's up to him to conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. And thanks to an unexpected ally, he just might have a chance.
Read or Skip?
- It is a fast paced book which is quite enjoyable
- Informative and gives a nice perspective on alien life interaction
- Avoid if you are not into science fiction
- While they have simplified concepts, it could still be a little difficult for some
You can buy the book on Amazon, here are the links:
Thanks for your nice recommendation. I will certainly look for it.
ReplyDeleteSci-fi is not my cup of tea. But good you presented this so succinctly.
ReplyDeleteIt's a long time since I read a science fiction. I don't even remember which wa the last one I read. I must check this out. Thanks for sharing this. And also, thanks for dropping by my blog and for your comments. :-)
ReplyDeleteYour post makes us to realize how the story engaged you! Thank you for your recommendation.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your review of this sci-fi read!
ReplyDeleteNice review, I've heard great things about Hail Mary.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! My husband would probably really like it! :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any science fictions recently. But, I loved reading such books. Thanks for this recommendation with a good review.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds awesome. I saw The Martian movie but told myself I'd try the book someday. I guess I could start with Project Hail Mary or The Martian at this point. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeletei love a good fast paced book!
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