SciFi Book Review: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir


 Good News. Bad News.


Good news. Our first contact with alien life is a microbe that can solve all our energy woes. 

Bad news. It’s also a deadly disease.


Good news. A nearby star system likely holds the key to unlocking the microbes energy potential without succumbing to the disease.

Bad news. Disgraced astro-biologist Ryland Grace is the sole survivor of his crew and he can’t remember his own name, let alone why he was sent to this solar system.


Good news. Dr. Grace gets help from a world famous engineer.

Bad news. The engineer doesn’t speak English and is trapped on another ship.


Good news: The two astronauts become unlikely friends.

Bad news. The two have to overcome a vast chasm of cultural differences and communication problems in order to team up and save both their peoples.

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