Oooh, baby was I excited to get my hands on this book! Project Hail Mary goes back to the same feel as The Martian but with a whole new spin. What should be a rather depressing premise (the end of the world as we know it) becomes an exciting, fascinating study of what it means to be a reluctant hero. The main character isn't trying to survive the catastrophe. He knows he's on a one way trip and won't ever make it back home. What he doesn't expect is to find a whole new purpose within his original mandate.
The scientific jargon and explanations are still over my head, as with the Martian, but somehow it works to add to the authenticity and general atmosphere of desperation and inspiration. I can honestly say this is my favorite book so far this year and really kept my attention. I cared about the characters. I was invested in the plot and couldn't wait to read more about the "unexpected friend." When will the movie come out, because this will be another home run! Loved it!
