As a 50+ year old woman with little to no interest in Science Fiction, I would always just roll my eyes when I would come across yet another Reddit post about this book. And then, I broke down and got the audiobook since it was on sale. And, wow, I was soooo wrong. I really enjoyed it and my eyes were “leaking” so much at the ending.
So I thought I would become one of those people and say if you haven’t listened yet, then you REALLY should. The narrator was outstanding and I think that helped me get through some of the more “technical” parts that might have stopped me if I was “reading” and not “listening”.

  • Guthix@midwest.social
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    1 year ago

    Great book! Still the only one of his that I’ve read. I should really pick up The Martian… Project Hail Mary felt to me like a better version of old Michael Crichton books.

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      1 year ago

      I just finished it last week and concur. It’s so well done. And I absolutely love Rocky. As you should. As everyone should.

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    1 year ago

    I get excited every time I hear about someone picking up PHM. It makes me want to read it again (I’ve read it twice so far). Thanks for sharing.

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    1 year ago

    I am one of the few that didn’t get this book at all. I thought The Martian was fantastic, but was annoyed at myself for persevering to finish this one.

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    1 year ago

    I do most my reading by listening as well and the audiobook to this was great! Really enjoyed it.