Artemis by Andy Weir
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Web ID: 6017698What happens on the moon can get you killed
Bravo! What a masterfully written novel where all the action takes place on the moon colony of Artemis. The main character is a disenchanted young saudi arabian woman, Jasmine "Jazz" Bashara, who has lived on the moon since she was 9. She is highly intelligent; but, not motivated to use the intelligence for more than some minor smuggling activities. Then, she is given an "opportunity" to make an enormous amount of money; but of course it's illegal and will be another mark against her in her father's eyes. Will she do it? Hell yes! Will things go from bad to worse; hell yes. Will Jazz make it out okay or will her "activities" cause catastrophic happenings on the moon? Awesome book!
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A Fun Ride
Andy Weir does have a neat writing style that helps make the story go at a brisk pace. Jasmine, the protagonist, is a smart mouth who can be a little too much at times but you still root for her. Overall the novel is fun ride but ultimately quickly forgettable.
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Great so far
I haven’t even finished this book yet but it’s now 2:50 a.m. That should tell you exact what kind of book this is—a true page-turner. I’m enjoying the heroine’s snark and the author’s talent for description and realistic world-building.
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Very unique story
The story holds your interest from the very beginning. The plot is unlike any other 'moon base' sci fi story I have ever read before, more human drama and less make believe science. The main character is someone that you can relate too, you many not like her or ever have made the choices that she does, but she still rings true as a potential real person. This book is on the level of his first book The Martian and much, much better than his more recent work Hail Mary. Project
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Entertaining sci-fi heist romp
Jazz is a small-time black market smuggler in Artemis, the first human colony on the moon. She struggles to make ends meet in the ultimate vacation destination of the ultra rich. When Jazz gets the opportunity for a job that will end her financial woes for good, will she be able to pull it off without getting caught? If you dig a sarcastic and blunt heroine with questionable morals, Jazz is your gal. She’s making her way in a man’s world by giving as good as she gets. I found myself wanting her to succeed in her quest to reel in the big bucks and move beyond her life of subsistence. Andy Weir has a straight shooting, snarky style of writing that I personally enjoy. He makes the moon real for me with his evocative language. Even with his extensive sciency background details, the story moves along and keeps the reader invested in the story. In the end, Weir gives a satisfying read that makes you feel like you learned a thing or two. If you liked The Martian, you’ll enjoy this one. While Artemis has a different tone than Weir’s debut, you’ll appreciate this entertaining sci-fi heist romp with a smile on your face.
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Great book definitely recommend!
This is my second Andy Weir book, the martian being my first, and it was overall a really good book. It was no martian but the book really spoke to me and it allowed for an interesting story. Something that Andy Weir's books can really encompass is the setting and world of a different planet but it still gives you the feeling of being back on earth. It deals with the problems the main character Jazz encounters like living in poverty which results in her not getting the job she wished for in the first chapters because she was stuck with faulty equipment. These problems were beautifully presented in Artemis and helped the reader understand what Jazz is facing. One other great thing about this book is the science. There are different types of sci-fi-like star wars with its western theme where Han Solo gets into gunfights with stormtroopers or on the other side of sci-fi with Star Trek where the science behind it is explained and gives the reader a more thorough explanation of how things work. Andy Weir’s Artemis I think fits right in the middle of those two. His book explains the science behind everything the space suits domes. However, his book also adds the aspect of western culture with the chance of being offered money to sabotage. I would say overall this book allows the reader to imagine what jazz is doing in real-time while the reader sits on their couch with this book in hand.
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