mazza57's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this it was pacy and maintained interest throughout. Machinations a-go-go on Artemis it is difficult to keep up with who is trying to outwit who but a thoroughly good read
existential_dreadnought's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
maeduarda's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Leitura um pouco decepcionante. li project hail Mary, outro livro do mesmo autor, e adorei, então decidi ler esse, talvez eu tenha colocado expectativa demais, mas foi um livro bem mais ou menos, uma aventura legalzinho mas achei muito inconsistente e confusa.
moveannuptown's review against another edition
5.0
Honest to god, Andy Weir could write about plumbing in space (and in fact does in this book) and I would read it the day it was released. His writing is just funny, heartwarming, and enjoyable. The science feels matter-of-fact, and not as filler. Even when I don't get it, it doesn't feel like posturing, and instead I'm just along for the ride (as is my sense of superiority for reading "SUUUCCCHHH a smart book").
Small tip: I don't do audiobooks that often, not for any moral high ground, I just have trouble. But this audiobook, read by Rosario Dawson, IS THE ONLY WAY TO READ THIS BOOK. She's just incredible. The intonation, the accents (respectfully), the urgency in her narration: just perfection.
Loved this, and loved the storyline. It honestly would be a show I'd watch for many seasons, in case anyone from Hollywood is listening, which given the propensity for Andy Weir's books to get adapted...they probably are.
Small tip: I don't do audiobooks that often, not for any moral high ground, I just have trouble. But this audiobook, read by Rosario Dawson, IS THE ONLY WAY TO READ THIS BOOK. She's just incredible. The intonation, the accents (respectfully), the urgency in her narration: just perfection.
Loved this, and loved the storyline. It honestly would be a show I'd watch for many seasons, in case anyone from Hollywood is listening, which given the propensity for Andy Weir's books to get adapted...they probably are.
ketzie_diaz's review against another edition
2.0
The Martian was much better. The format of speaking to the reader worked much better in The Martian than this book. Occasionally Jazz would speak to the reader and it was just awkward.
Also the mentions of sex or Jazz being slutty were just weird and seemed out of place. Like it wasn’t needed and seemed to be put in just to degrade her character further. But it just wasn’t necessary, she already looked bad for being a smuggler, having a bad relationship with her dad, having a potty mouth, being a drinker, etc etc. I don’t think we need to throw being slutty on top of that.
Just the way Weir wrote Jazz’s character- it was like how a pre-teen boy hopes a woman speaks and acts (sexual, dangerous and dumb jokes) but it is just not believable.
Also the mentions of sex or Jazz being slutty were just weird and seemed out of place. Like it wasn’t needed and seemed to be put in just to degrade her character further. But it just wasn’t necessary, she already looked bad for being a smuggler, having a bad relationship with her dad, having a potty mouth, being a drinker, etc etc. I don’t think we need to throw being slutty on top of that.
Just the way Weir wrote Jazz’s character- it was like how a pre-teen boy hopes a woman speaks and acts (sexual, dangerous and dumb jokes) but it is just not believable.
kaceychilvers's review against another edition
3.0
Jazz Bashara is a smuggler on the moon colony, Artemis. She makes what she can so she can afford a better job and a better place to live. When the dream heist is dropped into her lap, she doesn't refuse. But when things go wrong on the moon, things go really wrong.
Andy Weir has a real knack for writing about complex concepts in a way that is easily accessible for those without multiple STEM degrees. No one can argue that.
The last time I studied Physics was when I was 15 and yet, I understood the stakes and the risks. That is no small victory so I have the utmost respect for his talent. I wouldn't be surprised if he was a teacher before being a writer.
I really enjoyed the plot of this book, the world and the logic of Artemis. That being said, this book did annoy me in places.
If I had no idea who Andy Weir was before reading this, I still would have confidently said that this was written by a man. I don't mean that as an insult but as a statement. Something that tends to happen when people write from points of view that are not their own is that they tend to over-correct and turn their characters into caricatures.
Jazz is a highly intelligent, streetwise person who is needlessly sexualized and infantilized in a way Weir's male protagonists have not been. People constantly refer to Jazz's sexual promiscuity throughout the book but we never see or hear anything about it and it in no way relates to any plot or character arc. It just seems to exist so other characters can make comments on her sexuality (and to remind the reader that she's a woman while refusing to explore the challenges women in STEM face).
And Weir falls into the trap of having a female lead with zero close female friends. Every other woman in the book Jazz either hates or is indifferent to. Everyone else is a man and they all either treat her as a child or something to objectify. It isn't overt but it was consistent enough that it left a bad taste in my mouth despite the quality of everything else.
I wanted to like this more than I did. If they ever adapt this like THE MARTIAN and get a female writer and/ or director on board, I'd love to see it. But as it currently stands, Artemis is at the bottom of my Weir rankings.
Andy Weir has a real knack for writing about complex concepts in a way that is easily accessible for those without multiple STEM degrees. No one can argue that.
The last time I studied Physics was when I was 15 and yet, I understood the stakes and the risks. That is no small victory so I have the utmost respect for his talent. I wouldn't be surprised if he was a teacher before being a writer.
I really enjoyed the plot of this book, the world and the logic of Artemis. That being said, this book did annoy me in places.
If I had no idea who Andy Weir was before reading this, I still would have confidently said that this was written by a man. I don't mean that as an insult but as a statement. Something that tends to happen when people write from points of view that are not their own is that they tend to over-correct and turn their characters into caricatures.
Jazz is a highly intelligent, streetwise person who is needlessly sexualized and infantilized in a way Weir's male protagonists have not been. People constantly refer to Jazz's sexual promiscuity throughout the book but we never see or hear anything about it and it in no way relates to any plot or character arc. It just seems to exist so other characters can make comments on her sexuality (and to remind the reader that she's a woman while refusing to explore the challenges women in STEM face).
And Weir falls into the trap of having a female lead with zero close female friends. Every other woman in the book Jazz either hates or is indifferent to. Everyone else is a man and they all either treat her as a child or something to objectify. It isn't overt but it was consistent enough that it left a bad taste in my mouth despite the quality of everything else.
I wanted to like this more than I did. If they ever adapt this like THE MARTIAN and get a female writer and/ or director on board, I'd love to see it. But as it currently stands, Artemis is at the bottom of my Weir rankings.
ajt87's review against another edition
3.0
I wish I liked this book more. I just felt like the story wasn’t as tight as Weir’s last book and I felt I got too bogged down in the science talk in a way that I didn’t with The Martian. Also, our lead character Jazz is a bit annoying. Not a bad book. It’s just middle of the road for me.
rathiri's review against another edition
2.0
would have been much higher as i like the mystery & science & politicking shenanigans, however i was sadly forced to face the conclusion that andy weir cannot in fact write women characters...a huge disappointment as i loved the martian (let's not even get into the racial & queer aspects where he fumbled; i would love to give him kudos for trying, but i think we're past that at this point in time, i've come to expect more from authors)
mimosaeyes's review against another edition
3.0
This is a story about a corporate conspiracy that just happens to take place in space. There are regular reminders of that fact, usually in the form of little explanations about how physics works on the moon and specifically, the city Weir has imagined being built on it. But that's the extent of the technical stuff - so if you come to this book directly from reading The Martian looking for the same level of detail, you'll probably be disappointed.
I was reasonably invested in Jazz's story, though. She's plucky, smart, and even though she's not one for following the rules, she has her own moral compass and sticks to it. Plus, the world she inhabits seems fairly well thought-out, not just in terms of the science but also the economic structure and even social norms. The ensemble cast is entertaining and a surprising amount of relationship development is packed into this novel. 3.5 stars overall!
I was reasonably invested in Jazz's story, though. She's plucky, smart, and even though she's not one for following the rules, she has her own moral compass and sticks to it. Plus, the world she inhabits seems fairly well thought-out, not just in terms of the science but also the economic structure and even social norms. The ensemble cast is entertaining and a surprising amount of relationship development is packed into this novel. 3.5 stars overall!
caroleina's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0