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Novel • Fiction
Artemis, Moon • Near Future
2017
Adult
18+ years
In Andy Weir’s science fiction thriller Artemis, Jazz Bashara, a smuggler and porter in the lunar city of Artemis, accepts a high-stakes sabotage mission from a wealthy businessman to break harvesters extracting anorthite. This mission plunges her into a conflict with a powerful crime syndicate and tests her survival skills as she fights to protect her city and uncover the true motives behind the sabotage.
Adventurous
Suspenseful
Humorous
Informative
Challenging
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Andy Weir's Artemis received mixed reviews. Many praised its engaging plot and strong female protagonist, commending Weir's signature blend of science and humor. However, some critics felt character depth was lacking and dialogue occasionally forced. Despite these flaws, Artemis offers a compelling adventure set in a well-realized lunar city.
A reader who would enjoy Artemis by Andy Weir is likely a fan of hard science fiction, intricately detailed world-building, and sharp-witted protagonists. Similar to readers of Weir's previous work The Martian and fans of Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, they appreciate clever problem-solving and fast-paced narratives set in meticulously researched settings.
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Trond Landvik
Trond is a wealthy Norwegian businessman with a penchant for contraband, who hires Jazz for a risky job. His motivations center around providing a better life for his paralyzed daughter in the lunar environment.
Ammar Bashara
Ammar is Jazz's father, a skilled welder known for his strong work ethic and independence. His relationship with Jazz is strained, but he remains supportive and caring.
Fidelis Ngugi
Ngugi is the administrator of Artemis and a key figure in the colony's establishment and management. She is admired for her ability to bring in investment and balance power on the moon.
Martin Svoboda
Svoboda is an enthusiastic Ukrainian scientist living on Artemis, known for his excitement about technology and inventing. He shares a close friendship with Jazz that evolves throughout the story.
Rudy Dubois
Rudy is Artemis's head of security, a former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer with a strong sense of justice. He plays a pivotal role in maintaining the colony's law and order.
Dale Shapiro
Dale starts off as an adversary of Jazz but later becomes one of her allies. He is notable for his loyalty and understanding of Jazz's character.
Bob Lewis
Bob is a former marine and the head trainer of the EVA Guild on Artemis. He is a strict enforcer of rules and has a significant impact on Jazz's development as a character.
305
Novel • Fiction
Artemis, Moon • Near Future
2017
Adult
18+ years
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