Project Hail Mary hit theaters this weekend — but does it actually work as an adaptation? On this episode of The Culture Docket, Michael is joined by Christian: engineer, science nerd, and the one who first recommended the book, to break down Project Hail Mary  and its transition to the big screen. We discuss what made the novel so compelling, how the film adaptation stacks up, and what elements of the story the filmmakers absolutely had to nail. Then we zoom out and share some of our favorite sci-fi books of all times, and the ones we’d recommend to anyone looking to dive into the genre. Plus, a speed round of overrated, underrated, or properly rated.