Science Fiction -- 5 stars
Ryland Grace, a middle school science teacher, wakes from a years long induced coma to find himself the only surviving member of a three person spaceship crew sent to a far galaxy to find out why our sun is dying and how to stop it. But Ryland doesn't know that. He doesn't even know his own name. He does know he's not completely alone; he can see another space craft near by--one inhabited by a decidedly non-human entity, another sole space crew survivor from a planet whose troubles mirror earth's own. The only way to save their planets is to work together. It's going to be quite a partnership. ----- If you enjoyed Andy Weir's Martian, you will love Project Hail Mary. Clever, imaginative, a lesson in acceptance, collaboration, and respect. There is enough real science to keep the true SciFi nerd satisfied while the pair's common sense MacGuyver type problem solving makes sure the rest of us are not left behind. Central to the story is their developing friendship. I particularly enjoyed the gentle sense of humor that evolved as they worked together, each with his own distinct personalities and talents, to solve their common crisis. A multi-species space thriller with an ending that pulls all the right heart strings. Loved it.
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