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I really enjoyed that book and the whole "alone in space" vibe it gives off. Are there any more like it?

EDIT: Jeez i can't reply to you all. I wish there was a way to compile all your suggestions into a Goodreads list, these all sound awesome!

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[–] Oneeightnine 39 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Massive fan of The Martian and Weirs follow up called 'Project Hail Mary'. It leans a little more in the direction of Science Fiction than the Martian did, but it's an absolute page turner from front to back.

[–] dexahtm@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Wow you're fast! Just looked it up and that looks like an awesome book. Going to have to read that one. Thanks!

[–] xenspidey@lemmy.zip 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It's also an excellent audiobook, gives it another layer

[–] AnarchoYeasty@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

This is how I "read" the book. It was fantastic and my wife at first just didn't care if I listened to it. But quickly started looking forward to listening to it with me. Great book.

[–] dexahtm@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ohh interesting! I am not really an audio book guy though, whenever i read i'm listening to music.

[–] xenspidey@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 year ago

You might like audio books then, hits the audio side of the brain

[–] Hallainzil@startrek.website 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's a really fun audiobook, if that's your thing!

[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

The way they did the alien speech in the audiobook was really neat

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I keep hearing that the audiobook is amazing, but it's a fantastic book either way. A true spiritual successor to The Martian.

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Listening to Project Hail Mary for the 3rd time excellent book. Great characters and the build up is excellent.

[–] Seraph@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

How do you feel about the ending?

[–] Thedogspaw@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago

I love project hail merry the ending was excellent

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I found it to be excellent especially since we learn how Grace ended up on this mission. He redeem himself.

[–] subtlebee1515@mastodon.social 0 points 1 year ago

@Fredselfish @Seraph ‪"Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston is a romantic novel. Find out how two friends were forced to fake a friendship for political reasons, but their feelings deepened into a secret romance that challenges their lives and the world's perception. https://bit.ly/445UfVI‬

[–] dexahtm@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Just finished this. Woah dude. Great book.