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“Yes!' I press my knuckles against the tunnel wall. 'Fist-bump!' 'What, question?' I rap the tunnel again. 'This. Do this.' He emulates my gesture against the wall opposite my hand. 'Celebration!' I say. 'Celebration!”

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Book:Project Hail Mary

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Project Hail Mary

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Andy Weir is an American science fiction novelist, best known for his novel 'The Martian,' which tells the story of an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle to survive. His writing style is characterized by scientific accuracy and a sense of humor. more

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