Mallory O'Bier’s Reviews > Project Hail Mary > Status Update
Mallory O'Bier
is on page 178 of 476
I'm on chapter 9, and I'm really enjoying the book so far. It's nerdier and the humor drier than in the movie. I can see where they worked more humor into the story with the way they filmed and interpreted it (Ryan Gosling really brought it, too). The book doesn't make you laugh as much, but it's true science fiction, and that's refreshing in its own way. It's easier to read than I expected for such a thick book!
— Jun 04, 2026 05:45AM
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Mallory O'Bier
is on page 309 of 476
More differences from the movie (mostly in the way things unfold and in the dialogue) though the core elements were unchanged. I think the movie did a good job of heightening the drama and humor for the screen, and making it very interesting visually. The book is good so far. We get more of the preparing for Project Hail Mary story.
— Jun 24, 2026 05:51AM
Mallory O'Bier
is 52% done
The book delves much deeper into the measures taken on earth to help mitigate the effect of the astrophage, and details how the mission was planned in the first place. Plenty of good scenes the movie didn't have time for.
— Jun 14, 2026 06:36AM
Mallory O'Bier
is 36% done
Ryland Grace seems to be a very chill sort of dude.
— Jun 13, 2026 10:02AM