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Jeebo

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6. Andy Weir's novels are great.

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Sun Jul 6, 2025, 01:51 AM

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I've read all three of them. I've read Project Hail Mary twice. It's about as good as any science fiction novel I've ever read, and I have read a lot of them. Are you saying they're making it into a movie? Wow, can't wait to see that one. One thing I've noticed that characterizes Andy Weir's novels is that they're always very uplifting and optimistic. They don't have any villains. The conflict comes from an uncaring, indifferent universe, not from any deliberate malevolence. Also, they're heavy on the science and I don't always get that technical stuff, but I slog through it anyway because Weir is such a good storyteller. Really looking forward to seeing that one.

-- Ron

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Oooh, saw a trailer for "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir (The Martian). Loved the book... [View all] electric_blue68 Jul 5 OP

Rocky! Cant wait, good book. Eko Jul 5 #1

Ty. I'd forgotten his name: Rocky! electric_blue68 Jul 5 #4

I loved that book too. FalloutShelter Jul 5 #2

I can't wait! Aristus Jul 5 #3

The three times thing was cool. Eko Jul 5 #5

Andy Weir's novels are great. Jeebo Jul 6 #6

Yup., they did. If the trailer had a date I didn't catch it. I'll have to read The Martian electric_blue68 Jul 6 #7