Unexpected Surprises of Project Hail Mary

I jumped on the Project Hail Mary bandwagon recently. Starting with reading the audiobook (would definitely recommend this if you haven't read it yet) and then watching the movie. *** Project Hail Mary spoilers commence *** I went into the book blind, which was excellent because I had no idea what was coming! There were so many surprising things ("we're meeting alien life forms!!??"), but these…