Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir

When researchers find an unexplained decrease in the Sun's output, a probe is sent to Venus to find out what is going on. It finds extraterrestrial life - a single-celled organism called an astrophage that is stealing the energy of our star. Gone unchecked, the Sun will die in mere decades.

When Ryland Grace wakes up, he can't remember a thing. Not even his own name. Adrift in a spacecraft in the middle of an unknown star system, he must find out why he is here and what he is meant to do. Slowly, things start coming back to him. He is on board the Hail Mary, on a mission to figure out how to stop this celestial outbreak and save humanity. With a combination of his wits and the help of an unlikely partner, Grace must find the solution to the astrophage problem.

I really enjoyed Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. It was an extremely thrilling read and kept me turning pages for hours on end. As always, Weir did an exceptional job at creating a scientifically accurate but also gripping tale. I loved the story and enjoyed seeing the character's progression through memories and flashbacks. I would definitely recommend this novel to people who love science fiction. I would also recommend Weir's other novels, as they are similar in tone and subject and very well written.

Reviewed by NK, Grade 11

Montrose Library