What reading level is Project Hail Mary?

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Project Hail Mary appropriate for?

Project Hail Mary is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger, Loneliness.

What genre is Project Hail Mary?

Project Hail Mary is fiction — Fiction.

Does Project Hail Mary have any content warnings?

Project Hail Mary has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger, Loneliness. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Project Hail Mary?

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is 496 pages (approximately 150,326 words).

Project Hail Mary

Andy Weir

Project Hail Mary

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Andy Weir

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Awakening millions of miles from Earth with no memory and only two fallen crewmates for company, Ryland Grace faces an urgent mission to save humanity from extinction. Alone on a tiny spaceship, he must unravel a cosmic mystery against the clock, discovering unexpected allies along the way. This thrilling journey combines humor, science, and suspense in a race to protect the planet and uncover the unknown.

Themes

Adventure Science & Nature Survival Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, physical danger, loneliness. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Physical Danger Loneliness

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

496 pages

150,326 words

16h 42m read-aloud

ISBN: 9780593135204
Pages: 496
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: May 04, 2021
Type: Fiction
Word Count: 150,326
Read-Aloud: ~16h 42m
Text Density: Dense

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Hard Science-fictionScience-fictionSci-fiHard Sci-fiEnd of the WorldAstronautsSpace FlightMemory DisordersSurvivalFin Du MondeRomans, NouvellesAstronautesVol SpatialHabiletés De SurvieScience FictionAction & AdventureHard Science FictionThrillersSuspenseSurvival After Airplane Accidents, Shipwrecks

People

Dr Ryland GraceRockyEva Stratt

Places

Epsilon EridaniEarthTau CetiSan Francisco (Calif.)Pasadena (Calif.)Antarctica40 EridaniBaikonur (Kazakhstan)South China Sea regionSahara Desert (Africa)