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Artemis by Andy Weir

28 reviews

jonwood's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I found Jazz to be one of the most unlikeable narrators I've ever read, which makes this one of the worst reading experiences I have had. The ending plot gets a bit too convoluted and drawn out for a long final act action scene that I just turn my mind off to skim through as fast as possible. The growth of the character and a romance at the end of the book feel rushed and forced, I personally don't feel she really grew or learned from her experience and many many lucky breaks.

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scifi_rat's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced

Loveable characters? No

1.0

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alicewolfe's review against another edition

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reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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craigger's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

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sophieamreacher's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I love how Andy weir does science and drama within science. Interesting plot that kept me on my toes. The main character annoyed me at times though by being so intelligent yet stupid at the same time.

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zosiablue's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I like Andy Weir's other stuff, but this wasn't for me. I don't like zany heists! I can't tell you why - I've just always found them boring. And while this is a zany heist on the MOON with some cool science, I couldn't get into it. I think you'd like it if you're into capers and sassy dialogue but it was all a little too silly for me.

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mvem_jsunp's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny informative mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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ijustreallyliketrees's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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natgeographic's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A bit male-gazey for me but overall a good sci-fi. Weir’s weakest but that’s not saying too much cause I love his books!!! Is it possible to OVER research? If so, Weir does it

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withlivjones's review against another edition

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adventurous funny tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

After loving Project Hail Mary, I went into this book with some very high expectations. It didn’t quite live up to them but I enjoyed it nonetheless!

The worldbuilding is phenomenal. It’s clear that Andy Weir knows his stuff, and his explanations of the science and politics behind the operation of Artemis makes a city on the moon seem totally feasible (why isn’t it a real thing? NASA get on this asap pls). The book is vivid and action-packed, and it feels like I’m watching a sci-fi miniseries.

I think that Jazz is a pretty good protagonist. She’s smart, unapologetic, and confident but also flawed, and I know a lot of people think she’s annoying but I quite liked her sarcastic quips and asides - or maybe I just really enjoy Weir’s narration style. I also thought that the amount of diversity included in the book was refreshing since Project Hail Mary and The Martian (which is on my TBR!) are very “white man goes to space”, so I’m glad Weir took the opportunity to include a wide variety of identities in Artemis’ ensemble. A personal highlight was definitely Jazz’s father, who is Muslim, using his welding skills to create something that makes it easier for him to practice his religion on the Moon - an ingenious use of worldbuilding.

My only criticism is that you could definitely tell that Jazz was written by a man - she’s pretty “not like other girls” (because most men don’t realise you can be feminine and badass at the same time) and her body count is constantly commented on in a negative way, even though she never has sex in the book. It’s not a terrible portrayal of a female MC, but it’s also not fantastic.

Overall, though, this is a fast-paced and fun sci-fi heist thriller and I really enjoyed it!

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