# Project Hail Mary

> My first sci-fi in a long time and an absolute delight — witty, approachable even without a science background, and impossible to put down.

Kind: book
Verdict: loved
Date: 2026-07-30
Creator: Andy Weir
Link: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/611060/project-hail-mary-by-andy-weir/
Tags: sci-fi, fiction
Finished: March 2026
Format: Paper
Publisher: Del Rey
Canonical: https://sanjaybhagia.com/reviews/project-hail-mary/

My first fiction in a long time, and it was such a delight. Approachable even if you don't have a science background — witty, likeable, and an exhilarating ride as he sets out to save humanity and then some. I loved the science of it, and cruised through because it was so hard to put down.

I read the book before watching the movie, and I enjoyed the book far more. A tip: give it a few months after reading before you watch the film, if you don't want to be disappointed.

Highly recommend.