Why it endured
An astronaut is accidentally left behind on Mars and must use science and ingenuity to survive. Compulsively readable hard science fiction that makes problem-solving feel heroic.
What they're saying
2 people recommend this book
Bill GatesCo-founder of Microsoft
“He reminded me a lot of Mark Watney, the protagonist in The Martian. The two books deal with similar themes about how people work together in challenging situations, although the big difference with Project Hail Mary is that not all of the collaborators are human.”
Naval RavikantEntrepreneur & philosopher
“I’ve always got collections of science fiction. I finished The Martian, which was decent, but I felt like it went on a little too long. I know it’s a very popular book with some people.”