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Project Hail Mary

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9789401614078

Project Hail Mary is a hard science-fiction, science fiction book by Andy Weir.

About this book

Project Hail Mary is a 2021 hard science fiction novel by American writer Andy Weir. It centers on school teacher and former biologist Ryland Grace, who wakes up aboard a spacecraft, afflicted with amnesia. Project Hail Mary received generally positive reviews and was a finalist for the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novel. The unabridged audiobook was read by Ray Porter and won the 2022 Audie Award for Audiobook of the Year. The book was adapted into a film of the same name starring Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller, with Drew Goddard writing (his second Andy Weir adaptation) and Phil Lord and Christopher Miller directing. It released to theaters on March 20, 2026. As of March 28, 2026, the book has been featured on the New York Times' best-seller list for 41 weeks in total.

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What Readers Are Saying

“Finished it more out of stubbornness than enjoyment. Probably not the right book at the right time.”

litcritic
2.5

“One of the most rewarding reading experiences I've had in years. Project Hail Mary earns every bit of its reputation.”

chapter1fan

“Decent. The premise is stronger than the execution in places, but the ending salvages a lot.”

noveladdict
3.5

Reviews (5)

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May 16, 2026
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Apr 23, 2026

Finished it more out of stubbornness than enjoyment. Probably not the right book at the right time.

C
Apr 12, 2026

One of the most rewarding reading experiences I've had in years. Project Hail Mary earns every bit of its reputation.

N
Apr 11, 2026

Decent. The premise is stronger than the execution in places, but the ending salvages a lot.

P
Apr 11, 2026

Absolutely phenomenal. If you've been putting Project Hail Mary off, stop. It deserves a spot on any shelf.

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What genre is Project Hail Mary?+

Project Hail Mary is a Hard Science-Fiction, Science Fiction, Hard Sci-Fi book.

What is Project Hail Mary about?+

Project Hail Mary is a 2021 hard science fiction novel by American writer Andy Weir. It centers on school teacher and former biologist Ryland Grace, who wakes up aboard a spacecraft, afflicted with amnesia. Project Hail Mary received generally positive reviews and was a finalist for the 2022 Hugo A...

Who wrote Project Hail Mary?+

Project Hail Mary was written by Andy Weir.

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Project Hail Mary has an average rating of 4.1/5 based on 5 ratings on Booklogr.