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Project Hail Mary is a brilliant read—clever, gripping, and thoroughly entertaining. Ray Porter's narration elevates the experience so much; his performance is outstanding and truly brings the story to life. My only critique is that some of the cultural stereotypes used when introducing scientists from other countries felt a bit clichéd and juvenile. A more nuanced approach there would have made an already excellent book perfect.
I should have known that no-stake cozy reads are not for me. Literally, and I meant literally nothing happens in this book whatsoever. I do adore the little vignettes of the dreamers' lives but they are not enough to make up for the boring main characters and flat storyline. I would have enjoyed this if it was a slice-of-life anime though.
- Why did they discuss this extremely serious and private matter at such a public place?
2. Why isn't Paul in jail, for multiple reasons?
3. Why do authors think using “mental illness™️” is a good way to further the plot and (bad) character development? There was a chance right there to say more about moral conflicts and parents/children relationship, but no, it's all genetically psycho illness.
This book is diabolical. My only issue with this book is what did Beetee and Plutarch think when proposing this plot to Haymitch??? I mean it directly parallels what they eventually do to Katniss, but I just can't help thinking that it's such a futile attempt, like obviously it wouldn't do anything. Guess they learned that lesson with Katniss . Still, in conclusion, great addition to the hunger games series, I cried a little bit too much.
