This book is about a kick-ass smuggler Jazz Bashara. In order to make up with her father in which she is in debt to, she vandalizes the moon's oxygen making system. Her plan gets foiled and she realizes she is in deeper trouble than she thinks. And this time it's not just Jazz in trouble it's the whole moon community of "Artemis."
Overall I rated this book four stars out of five. This was an awesome well written book. The main female character Jazz is fantastically written. She is your strong, confident, kick-ass, sarcastic woman. We need more strong female characters in books. And this book gives it 100 percent. This book follows "The Martian" in a well told story.
I would like to thank Netgalley, Andy Weir, and Crown Publishing Group for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and Crown Publishing for letting me read a digital ARC of this book.
I, like many others I think , LOVED The Martian. I'm an Astronomy teacher, so I particularly loved how specific and particular Weir was about the science he included in that book. In Artemis, I think I was looking for more of the same. --That is not what I got. Artemis is a totally different experience from The Martian, but if you can take it on its own merits, it's a fun book to read.
The story follows Jazz, a (young, female) smuggler in the only city on the Moon, she gets into some trouble & we see how she deals with that. There is once again some good science, and some nice historical nods to the Apollo program, which I enjoyed.

I enjoyed this book for the largest part. I found it easy to read and the flow of the story kept me interested. I particular thought the opening of the book was a good hook to get the reader's interest, without jumping you very far into the plot. I liked the heroine's character for the most part, strong willed, not afraid to be different, and unconcerned with most people's opinions of her. I don't really like how she was portrayed as slutty throughout by everyone, it would be one thing to see that side of her behind the scenes and see the inner dialogue where she has thoughts that lead us to the same conclusion about her sexual appetite, but the fact that half the town thinks she's easy seems pretty excessive. It just seems unrealistic really. Not a trait I find favorable for a heroine to have. Yes, you wrote a book with a heroine lead character, but no my daughters will not read this book if I have anything to do with it. Maybe in another decade I won't care because they'll be old enough and intelligent enough to make their own decisions, but most parents aren't going to like this portrayal for the young adult readers. I thought the book was relatively short and there seemed to be an effort to keep the foul language to a minimum, so other than my issues with the main character it would be a decent book for YA readers. Not that she isn't potentially realistic and her character is fine with me as a male reader, other than seeming unlikely. Her character development seemed good, you get a good feel for her mindset and that despite her being on the wrong side of the law she is very principled. I think most people will like her as the narrator. Her narrative voice and inner monologue keeps things interesting. Although, there are several times when I feel like she is more Americanized than a Saudi who lives on the moon with a handful of other Americans should be. There was plot and subplot which I thought helped keep the story interesting. The author's ability to throw in detailed information about the science of how things function is a great benefit to the story. I feel like he has simplified the complications of a low pressure pure oxygen environment, but it's sci-fi so at least it's reasonable. I know NASA ran many missions to the moon, as well as others this way, but living in it long term would be very complicated. The only mention of negative effects of reduced gravity were the reduction of bone density and muscle mass, such as in the arms and legs. Your heart would suffer from a low G environment in a currently irreparable way. The author mostly ignored this issue rather than offer a random solution, so unless the reader is already aware of potential long term effects, it probably has no impact on the story to them. Another issue I had with the world was that it was not as structured as I would believe life on the moon would have to be. It's kind of like the wild west up there in the story, but it wouldn't happen that way. Initially everything would be the same, same rules, same structures, same boring routines to ensure nothing ever went wrong and endangered the early inhabitants. This would carry over into the more economized world that this story takes place in. Of course economics would allow things to start to change overtime, but the initial look and functionality of everything would have been equitable, not all based on how much income you currently make. Safety and functionality always come first in these environments. I thought the ending was interesting and had some twists so that it wasn't entirely predictable. Overall, I would rate the book 3.75 stars.

Thank you to Netgalley and Crown Publishing for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review. I am a big fan of both The Martian book and movie, so I was so excited to find out about Andy Weir's new book. He does a great job giving the reader a visual, fascinating picture of futuristic life on the moon. The story was full of suspense, action, and intrigue. I got a little bogged down at times with the scientific explanations, but his knowledge is impressive. I thought the book could easily be a young adult novel, minus the adult language and situations. The STEM aspect of the novel would present so many classroom lessons and opportunities. Although I enjoyed the book, I think this one will make a better movie. It would be a thrilling experience to see on the big screen.

I was so looking forward to Andy Weir's second book. But it really fell short. The plot seemed convoluted and I had a sense that the book was rushed. I couldn't really like the main character. Just because she "saved the city" (with help) doesn't excuse the criminal activity upon which she thrives.

Maybe book three will be better. Sigh

Andy Weir has given readers another exciting novel about life in space. Artemis is the first and only city on the moon and the main character, Jazz Bashara, has grown up there and space life is all she knows.

Jazz is Artemis’ resident wild child. She’s the moon’s version of Lisbeth Salander from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, only maybe a bit of a softer version. Jazz has managed to disappoint her father and has never lived up to her capabilities. She has a reputation for sleeping around, drinking and using obscene language. She’s also highly intelligent, honest and a quick thinker.

When a wealthy businessman makes Jazz an offer she can’t refuse, Jazz finds herself in a sticky situation with the moon’s version of mobsters. As Jazz tries to get herself, her loved ones and the city of Artemis out of trouble, she ends up creating more trouble and risking her life in the process.

I enjoyed the story, except for all the scientific jargon. Readers with a love of space and science will most likely enjoy the story more than those who are not that interested in these subjects. Weir has a very imaginative version of life on the moon.

One extra that I liked about Artemis, was the inclusion of maps at the beginning of the book. The maps are nice to refer back to as the story progresses, giving readers a better picture of the lay of the land.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for allowing me to read an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book is action from page one, that’s for sure. And it definitely doesn’t get any less exciting as the story continues.

Our protagonist, Jazz, is intelligent, badass, nosy and not your typical heroine. Well, perhaps, “heroine” is the wrong word to describe her, anyway. I wouldn’t go as far as to say she’s some sort of anti-hero, but she is a bit of a morally grey character when it comes to some things and especially when it comes to money (as in: she wants money and doesn’t really care where she gets it from).

“I’m sorry, but this isn’t my thing,” I said. “You’ll have to find someone else.”
“I’ll give you a million slugs.”
“Deal.”

I really liked her from the start, though; she doesn’t let anyone talk down to her and she certainly doesn’t take anyone’s shit.

Generally, there’s a pretty cool set of characters. There are poc characters (including Jazz herself), a gay side character and a disabled side character.

One thing that annoys me, though, is how Jazz is sometimes described (or even how she describes herself). I don’t really know how to put it, but it’s clear that she’s a woman written by a man, not by a woman. She’s also incredibly childish for someone who’s supposed to be 26 years old; there were times when I couldn’t help but roll my eyes at her a bit.

The writing did take a bit to get used to, too. It’s written in an everyday language, I guess? Not really what you usually expect to read in a novel. And it was a bit coarse at times, almost unnecessarily so. But it’s definitely not so bad that it pulls you out of the story and that’s probably only my opinion, I think many people wouldn’t be bothered by it at all.

I’ll admit, I’m having a hard time rating Artemis. It was really entertaining and exciting, definitely quite the page turner, and it had an interesting plot. At the same time, the language Weir used really wasn’t my cup of tea and at times I was annoyed by some of the characters.

All in all, I can say that I certainly enjoyed Artemis. Andy Weir wrote a book that is funny, action packed, and oftentimes unpredictable. Jazz, although sometimes childish, is also clever as hell and really badass, which makes her a likeable protagonist. I can say, without any doubt, that the story will keep you hooked from page one; if you’re into sci-fi of the near-future kind, action and a set of diverse characters, I’d say go ahead and pick up this book!

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this excellent capper. Jazz Bashara is as close as you can get to a native Artemisian. She was not born on the moon (no one can be because of the gravity), but she moved there at six. She is a smuggler, but an honest one. Her word is set in stone. When someone hires her to commit a bigger crime, it all hits the fan. If you're worried that a guy can't write a convincing female, don't. Jazz is capable, likable and very, very smart. If she only applied herself, she could be running the moon. She is also insanely funny. The story is a page-turner. There is action, interesting characters and, just like in The Martian, science made easy (and fun). If anyone can build a city on the moon, it would be Andy Weir. Some parts made me gasp and others laugh, but this is also an emotional read about the value of friends and family. I didn't want the book to end and I couldn't read fast enough. I only give it five stars because there aren't any more. In my opinion, Artemis gets as many stars as can be seen from the Sea of Tranquility. Excellent.

Another fun book from Andy Weir! Hope the movie does it justice!

Jazz Bashara lives on the moon. She’s a twenty-something with lots of potential, smart and competent, and trying to get past the mistakes she made as a teenager. Her job as a porter barely pays the rent, so she smuggles harmless contraband for the locals and tourists alike. An eccentric billionaire offers Jazz the chance to commit the perfect crime for a huge reward, but the corporate sabotage is only a small piece in a much larger corrupt chess game for control of Artemis.

No, this isn’t The Martian. If what you love most about The Martian is the emotional catharsis of an underdog survival story, you should still read Artemis, but be aware this isn’t that. However, if you love the compulsively-readable science-based suspense and the over-the-top sarcastic humor, you’ll have it all over again in this crime-filled heist caper. Life on the moon feels real, thanks to the details of the world building. For example, the moon city of Artemis is made up of 5 spheres, half-underground and connected by tunnels. Moon currency is called slugs, short for ‘soft landed grams’, originating from the weight limitations of transport from the Earth. Also, if you go outside, you’ll die.

Andy Weir’s writing fills a void I didn’t know existed. He masterfully uses hard science as the centerpiece of the suspenseful story and adds a cheeky protagonist and low-brow humor to make it fun. Artemis one-ups The Martian in that the ingenuity and problem-solving skills (and bad jokes) are in the hands of a minority woman, helping to break the cis white male domination of science fiction. Don’t worry, she swears, drinks, and isn’t afraid of her sexuality.

Thanks to Netgalley and Crown Publishing for a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

I absolutely loved this book.

Read my review here https://journalingonpaper.com/2017/10/20/book-review-artemis-by-andy-weir/

ARTEMIS, by Andy Weir, is set on the moon sometime in the near future in a city called Artemis. The colonization and development of a society in Artemis is in many ways in its infancy. Jazz Bashara, the main character, is a porter, delivering items all over the moon and at the same time she is a smuggler and the two vocations work well together. Jazz is well known in Artemis, although that isn't necessarily a good thing. When a chance comes up to change her status on Artemis and right many of her transgressions, Jazz jumps at the chance.
Jazz reminds me of Han Solo, always walking the line of right and wrong, but all the time charming people with her looks and her smart mouth. Also, just like Han Solo, she is a smuggler who stumbles upon a plot much bigger than she is. Weir's creation of this society in the moon is fascinating and detailed and part of the fun of the book is finding out more and more about how the city works while the story unfolds. While some things Weir describes on the moon are hard to understand, without full comprehension of everything technical, the story is still easy to follow. As the plot thickens and the action skyrockets, the reader is hooked and yearns to find out what happens to Jazz and Artemis.
A well though out cast of characters and an exciting sci-fi story makes ARTEMIS thrilling, stimulating read that I recommend to anyone.

I absolutely loved The Martian and was not disappointed by Artemis. I appreciated Weir making his main character a smart Saudi Arabian woman who is not afraid to embrace her sexuality! It's true that Jazz and Mark (from The Martian) are extremely similar characters who share similar personality traits, but this didn't bother me too much. Artemis was a quick, fun read that I couldn't put down once I got into the thick of it. I also felt that this would be a great recommendations for YAs.

Artemis by Andy Weir was an exciting ride from beginning to end. I was initially afraid that this book wouldn’t stand up to the quality of The Martian but it DID.

The story line was fresh. A female smuggler on the moon? What could go wrong, eh?

Jazz is a 26 year old resident of Artemis, a settlement on the Moon, and has been for the past 20 years. She works and lives in the gray area of the law. Due to her numerous connection and her intelligence, an opportunity to make money comes her way. Who could resist a little vandalism for one million slugs? In the process, Jazz ends up stirring up an organized crime syndicate and has to fight and ultimately the lives of everyone on Artemis.

I loved how campy the buildings and specific areas of Artemis were named after astronauts and those who were essential in space exploration. Jazz was sarcastic and one hundred percent unique the entire way through. At times it felt overdone but it didn’t take away from the quality of the writing. This was definitely an epic read.

Would I recommend this book to others? Most definitely. I plan to order a print copy as soon as it hits shelves.

Another winner from the dude who made me want to colonize Mars! Now I want to colonize The Moon!!! The most amazing thing of all being the fact that I continue to learn from his books. I love that!!!

This has good hard science, interesting problems to solve and a somewhat complex main character who is interesting to spend time with. The setting is interesting too. It's a little less kid-friendly than The Martian was (it has some sexual situations, although nothing explicit, and a bit of violence), and sometimes it feels like some of the different ethnic/racial groups get stereotyped a bit, also it feels like a male author writing a female first-person narrator sometimes. I definitely enjoyed it and hope it gets a good movie too.

I absoluletly loved The Martian by Andy Weir so I was a bit disappointed by this book. It is by no means a bad book it just was not as great as The Martian. The characters were really strong but the story felt a bit flat to me. I do love how Andy Weir gives you on the tiny details that is something I quite enjoy. I am reviewing this book based on an ARC received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest opinion.

Jazz is a young woman of Saudi heritage who was mostly raised on the moon by her observant Muslim father. She had a falling-out with him and is now living on her own, nonobservant in every possible way, trying to earn enough money for a comfortable existence—mostly by smuggling in high-value goods to sell to the people of Artemis, a development run by a Nigerian state/corporate partnership. When she’s offered a million slugs—a fortune—to do a small sabotage job, little does she know that it will lead to life-altering and life-threatening feats of criminal engineering, requiring her to use every relationship she has as well as her genius-level intelligence to survive. I don’t know if it will strike the same nerve as The Martian, but there’s the same mix of engineering challenges and occasional teamwork; if you wanted to learn about welding in a vacuum, you can here. Jazz seemed tilted towards the hard-boiled noir type, and she’s definitely a geek boy’s fantasy of a hot, smart woman who’s also in need of the love of a good geeky man, but she got to be the protagonist/hero and so I was ok with that. (I’m looking at you, Ready Player One.) I really appreciated the moment she’s in a physical fight with another woman and, when they realize that the bubble they’re in is in danger, they both stop trying to kill each other and switch over to survival/cooperation mode—like real people should and probably would, unlike movie characters.

In the future, humans have figured out that the moon is full of stuff we need, like aluminum and other minerals, and that people will pay good money for that and for tourism. So a little community of craftsman, engineers, sex workers, millionaires, and hospitality workers have set up shop there.

Jazz is an Artemisian. She’s lived there for 20 years, in the only city on the moon. It’s a small city, but still, it’s a permanent colony up there in space. Just don’t say “in space.” She’s also a porter. At least, that’s her official title. In reality, she’s a smuggler. She operates under the noses of the official law there because she doesn’t break the laws badly enough that they elect to take notice. One of her best clients comes to her with a truly big job, a job that will set Jazz up in a solid middle class lifestyle. Unfortunately for Jazz, things don’t go as smoothly as she’s hoped.

I like Jazz as a character. She’s stubborn as hell, and doesn’t always think things through, but she’s scrappy and smart and funny. I liked the other characters too, Svoboda the engineer, Dale her former friends, her conservative dad, the “town sheriff” – Weir does a great job building characters you honestly care about. Jazz has made some major mistakes and is trying to use this big job to fix things. I like the way the writer uses these mistakes to flesh out the characters, so you can really see how Jazz has changed from her youth. She becomes a smarter, more responsible adult. Of course, she’s still a hustler, though, and I like that too.

But it’s the worldbuilding that shines here. It’s a story ON THE MOON! Like, how cool is that? My son was asking me how it compares to The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, and I have to say that it holds up really well. That book was a five star read for me, just amazing and mindblowing and everything else. Well, this one is just as good. I couldn’t pick a favorite, but it’s definitely one that I’m going to be reading again.

There was some technical stuff in there that I didn’t follow, but I don’t know that it’s because it was badly written. I just have a hard time picturing things in my head sometimes. But that didn’t slow my enjoyment of the book.

Andy Weir is well on his way to being sci-fi writer of the generation.

Andy Weir's follow up novel to "The Martian" switches venues to the Moon. Artemis is long on snark, smart science, and diverse characters. There are a few plot issues regarding the main character, the mafioso's, and the governor that seem too easily wrapped up,
It's a quick read, and hard to put down. At times, it's theater of the absurd, but in a good way. More fun than the Martian without losing the scientific reality.