First of all, if possible - don't read a synopsis of the book!

Second, I highly recommend listening to the audiobook. It is charming in multiple ways and really added to the experience for me. It helps that Ray Porter is one of my all-time favorite audiobook narrators.

I really enjoyed The Martian. The problem solving and science experiments were right up my alley. Project Hail Mary has more of the same and adds in my most beloved trope: Ontological Mystery, with some Quest for Identity. (Along with some other things that would be spoilery, so I'll just adore them quietly.)

There was virtually no way I wasn't going to enjoy this book, but it far exceeded my expectations. I may even actually read it again someday! (I usually don't re-read anything - there are too many books I haven't already read out there.)