Artemis: A gripping sci-fi thriller from the author of The Martian

Sehr gut. Ich liebe seinen Schreibstil und das Technische kann mal locker drüberlesen, weil nicht so relevant für die Story. Ich hoffe, er schreibt bald etwas Neues

Artemis marks a clear shift from Andy Weir’s usual formula. After The Martian and Project Hail Mary, both centered on isolated protagonists, this novel introduces a main character with an actual social circle. Unfortunately, that change exposes one of Weir’s weaker areas: writing human interaction. The dialogue and relationships often feel naïve or awkward, as if the author is stepping outside his natural comfort zone. The science, however, remains classic Weir — plausible, detailed, and engaging. Fans of engineering‑driven sci‑fi will still find plenty to enjoy. The plot moves quickly, and the lunar setting is imaginative and well‑constructed. Where the book stumbles is in character depth and problem‑solving logic. Skills appear conveniently when needed, and some late‑story resolutions feel chaotic or underdeveloped. The tone leans younger than Weir’s previous work; I’d place this closer to a teen‑friendly adventure than a mature sci‑fi drama. Still, Artemis is an enjoyable read if you adjust your expectations. It’s not as tight or emotionally resonant as Weir’s earlier novels, but it offers a fun, accessible story — and part of the charm is watching the author experiment outside his usual solitary‑genius template.

Got this book from amazon and i can definitely say it's worth reading. Just like Martian, author has done excellent job is creating a story that keeps you involves in the book on every single page. The story explains a life on the moon with a character Jazz Bashera which is not only funny and smart but has got an excellent problem solving nature. The book has everything a reader with an interest for astrology and space technologies.

Andy Weir is a gem! It should not be surprising then that he has created another in the undeniably smart Jasmine Bashara - just Jazz to all who know her, and who shines as the protagonist in this very highly entertaining novel. When I read his first offering, The Martian, I thought ‘wow, this guy is good.’ With Artemis I raise that thought to ‘this guy is REALLY good! I was faced with the irresistible urge to skip eating and sleeping (health needs dictated I do both) but this was a fun read with excellent character development and a plot that was totally believable. For this outing, Weir has brought the story closer to home where instead of fighting for survival on the inhospitable surface of Mars, the action centers around the solo Moon community of Artemis. Survival certainly plays a big part in things, but it is overall about much more than that. Jazz is a young woman determined to succeed on her own merits. She wants to be rich (though not “crazy eccentric-billionaire rich”) and circumstances present themselves that might just make that dream possible, Well, it really did seem possible until . . . . (You’ll just have to read the book!) Artemis does contain some scientific “stuff” but like that in The Martian it does not bring on a brain melt or cause you to start googling (Weir does a pretty good job of explaining such things). I have no hesitation in awarding it 5 Stars and thus my recommendation is a positive one.

I loved the Martian (the book). When I heard that "Artemis" was out I had great expectations, somewhat tempered by the tepid reviews I read in Amazon. But this is a great book. I could not put it down. The story takes place on the first city on the moon, when this city is just 20 years old. There is of course the scientific and engineering realistic background that Andy Weir displayed on the Martian and, in addition, the story of a young under-achiving girl, that the author makes you really care about. The story is shorter than the Martian, but no less appealing. The protagonist is very different, though. No admired austronaut, but a poor, a little scoundrel girl with no studies, looking for a get-rich-quicly scheme. Cannot recommend it enough.