Science Fiction · Entrée review
Project Hail Mary Audiobook Review
Ray Porter gives Andy Weir’s space-survival puzzle its wit, warmth, and unforgettable vocal chemistry.
A little more about the listen
The appeal is not only the scientific problem at the centre of the story; it is the gradual discovery of who Ryland Grace is and why he has woken up alone so far from home. The book gives its narrator room to be funny, frightened, clever, and unexpectedly moving.
The listening experience
Ray Porter handles the technical explanations without losing the human thread, then creates a wonderfully distinct vocal identity for Rocky. The performance makes the friendship at the heart of the novel feel earned rather than sentimental.
Best for
Listeners who want a substantial science-fiction adventure carried by character and problem-solving.
The honest note
There is a lot of scientific detail, so this is better for attentive listening than casual background noise.
Worth considering for listeners who want a substantial science-fiction adventure carried by character and problem-solving. The honest note is the deciding reservation to weigh before spending a credit: There is a lot of scientific detail, so this is better for attentive listening than casual background noise.
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