Andy Weir
Sumérgete en la irresistible aventura intergaláctica de Andy Weir, donde un astronauta solitario debe salvar la Tierra de un desastre inminente con ciencia, humor y suspense.
This acclaimed work is a #1 New York Times Bestseller, penned by the visionary author who captivated readers with his prior masterpiece, The Martian. Its highly anticipated film adaptation is already in development, set to become a major motion picture event. The film will star the renowned Ryan Gosling and be directed by the celebrated duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with an adapted screenplay crafted by the talented Drew Goddard. The narrative follows a lone astronaut who bears the immense responsibility of averting an impending global disaster, making it a truly propulsive (Entertainment Weekly) and cinematic thriller. It masterfully blends intense suspense with well-placed humor and delivers genuinely fascinating scientific concepts. The book has garnered significant critical acclaim, earning its place as a Hugo Award Finalist. It was recognized as one of the year's best books by a wide array of prestigious sources, including Bill Gates on GatesNotes, the New York Public Library, Parade, Newsweek, Polygon, Shelf Awareness, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews, and Library Journal. Furthermore, New York Times readers selected it as one of the 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. USA Today praises it as 'an epic story that brilliantly weaves together themes of redemption and profound discovery, all set within a framework of incredibly cool speculative science fiction.' The Washington Post assures readers that 'If you found yourself captivated by The Martian, then Weir’s latest offering is guaranteed to enthrall you completely.' Meet Ryland Grace, who awakens to find himself the sole survivor aboard a spacecraft, embarking on what he soon learns is a desperate, last-chance mission. The stakes couldn't be higher: should he falter, not only humanity but the very planet Earth itself is doomed to perish. Yet, at this critical juncture, Ryland is completely unaware of his monumental responsibility. His memory is a blank slate; he cannot recall his own name, much less the intricate details of his assignment or the methods required to successfully complete it. His sole fragmented realization is that he has been in a state of prolonged slumber. Upon awakening, he discovers himself millions of miles from his home world, his only companions two silent, lifeless corpses. As his crewmates lie deceased beside him, Ryland’s memories begin to return in fragments, painting a terrifying picture: an ostensibly impossible task now falls squarely on his shoulders. Propelled through the vast emptiness of space within his small vessel, he is burdened with the monumental challenge of unraveling an intricate and seemingly insurmountable scientific mystery. This enigma holds the key to confronting and ultimately conquering an extinction-level threat that menaces our entire species. With the relentless cosmic clock steadily ticking away and the nearest human being countless light-years distant, Ryland is left with the daunting realization that he must face this challenge entirely alone. Or so he believes? Project Hail Mary stands as an utterly irresistible interstellar adventure, crafted with the signature brilliance that only Andy Weir can deliver. It is a compelling narrative rich with profound discovery, thrilling scientific speculation, and the primal struggle for survival, easily rivaling the acclaimed storytelling of The Martian. However, this new journey takes readers far beyond the confines of previous narratives, venturing into territories and concepts that The Martian never even dreamed of exploring.
Authors: Andy Weir
Publication date: 04-05-2021
Language: en
Pages: 497
Rating: 5 / 5
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