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unmake's review against another edition
3.0
Four stars for the audible version, which I must have enjoyed at the time.
Minus one star because I remember nothing of it.
Minus one star because I remember nothing of it.
heathercottledillon's review against another edition
4.0
I don't think this is quite as good as "The Martian," but I still loved it! It's got the same fantastic blend of snarky humor, action, and science fiction. As with "The Martian," I was impressed by how much scientific detail is included without it slowing down the story too much. Some sci-fi readers might enjoy less actual science and others more, but Weir's writing is the perfect blend for me. I like that he kept the story in space but explored a (wo)man vs. man conflict rather than man vs. nature. There are several entertaining twists that I didn't expect. The conclusion is a bit over-the-top, in terms of drama, but I didn't mind at all because it fits the tone of the book and is just a lot of fun.
I sometimes get annoyed when a white guy writes from the perspective of a non-white person, especially a woman. I don't think it's necessarily wrong for people to explore the perspectives of other races, ethnicities, genders, etc., but it's hard to do well without appropriating the other people's experiences or using stereotypes. However, it didn't bother me in this case, at least in principle, because the setting is so different and therefore Jazz's experiences aren't expected to be similar to the experiences Middle Eastern women have on Earth. On the other hand, I don't think Weir gets the female voice quite right, which is my main complaint about the book. Some of Jazz's comments felt off, particularly her multiple observations about her own appearance and jokes about her sexuality. I like that she doesn't apologize for doing what she wants to do, but some of her internal dialogue about it isn't realistic. Still, she is strong, complex, and interesting. Male sci-fi authors don't often put females in the lead, and I like that Weir gave it a shot and at least made her a fun badass.
Though I enjoyed "The Martian" even more, I thought "Artemis" was a blast and was thrilled to discover that Andy Weir is more than a one-hit wonder.
Thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy of this book!
I sometimes get annoyed when a white guy writes from the perspective of a non-white person, especially a woman. I don't think it's necessarily wrong for people to explore the perspectives of other races, ethnicities, genders, etc., but it's hard to do well without appropriating the other people's experiences or using stereotypes. However, it didn't bother me in this case, at least in principle, because the setting is so different and therefore Jazz's experiences aren't expected to be similar to the experiences Middle Eastern women have on Earth. On the other hand, I don't think Weir gets the female voice quite right, which is my main complaint about the book. Some of Jazz's comments felt off, particularly her multiple observations about her own appearance and jokes about her sexuality. I like that she doesn't apologize for doing what she wants to do, but some of her internal dialogue about it isn't realistic. Still, she is strong, complex, and interesting. Male sci-fi authors don't often put females in the lead, and I like that Weir gave it a shot and at least made her a fun badass.
Though I enjoyed "The Martian" even more, I thought "Artemis" was a blast and was thrilled to discover that Andy Weir is more than a one-hit wonder.
Thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy of this book!
louisayd's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Jazz was nowhere near as funny as Mark Watney but it was a fun, quick read nonetheless.
Jazz was nowhere near as funny as Mark Watney but it was a fun, quick read nonetheless.
zhaines's review against another edition
4.0
A thrilling romp through a futuristic moon colony. The criminal elements are enough to keep readers chasing the conclusion and as always, Weir delivers science fiction decades in the future as if it were the readily accepted reality of tomorrow.
thelastcube's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
while it didn't quite leave an imprint as his other stories, was enjoyable. Decent scifi story, short length fits it.
was quite pleasantly surprised at the diversity in this story.
was quite pleasantly surprised at the diversity in this story.
lindsey123's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
beth_reading33's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jacobferrell's review against another edition
4.0
Artemis is a good second novel by [a:Andy Weir|6540057|Andy Weir|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1382592903p2/6540057.jpg]. I love the characters he comes up with. Some parts felt too planned out unlike [b:The Martian|26779335|The Martian|Andy Weir|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1445791565s/26779335.jpg|21825181] where each chapter feels like a reaction to the last. Exciting action, funny character interactions, and a lot of well thought out sci-fi world building.
akappel32's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
4.2 stars. Did I love it as much as The Martian? No. But I still enjoyed the story. Weir does a fantastic job combining science and literature. I nerd out over the science and appreciate his explanations while also marveling at how he doesn’t make it sound boring. Jazz is not my favorite character, but the story itself is a page turner. If you liked The Martian, you will enjoy Artemis.