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Artemis

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Artemis by Andy Weir is a science fiction novel set in a lunar city. It follows Jasmine "Jazz" Bashara, a porter and smuggler, as she becomes embroiled in a high-stakes conspiracy beyond her control. With wit and resourcefulness, Jazz navigates complex challenges in a bid to improve her fortunes in the moon's harsh environment.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love gripping sci-fi adventures with a touch of humour and a strong, witty protagonist. The story is set on the Moon in a bustling lunar city, offering a fascinating blend of heist thrills and well-researched scientific details. Fans of fast-paced narratives and well-crafted settings will likely find it very appealing.

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"Originally published in hardcover in slightly different form in the United States by Crown ... New York, in 2017"--Copyright page.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the renowned author of Project Hail Mary and The Martian comes a “propulsive” (NPR) tale of science, suspense, and humour—a heist story set on the moon.

“An action-packed techno-thriller of the first order.”—USA Today

Jasmine Bashara never signed up to be a hero. She just wanted to get rich.

Not crazy, eccentric-billionaire rich, like many of the visitors to her hometown of Artemis, humanity’s first and only lunar colony. Just rich enough to move out of her coffin-sized apartment and eat something better than flavoured algae. Rich enough to pay off a debt she’s owed for a long time.

So when a chance at a huge score finally comes her way, Jazz can’t say no. But engineering the perfect crime is just the start of her problems—because her little heist is about to land her in the middle of a conspiracy for control of Artemis herself.

Trapped between competing forces, pursued by a killer and the law alike, she’ll have to hatch a truly spectacular scheme to have a chance at staying alive and saving her city.

Jazz is no hero, but she is a very good criminal.

That’ll have to do.

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Artemis by Andy Weir is often praised for its fast-paced and thrilling narrative set on the Moon, infused with the same scientific detail that captivated readers of The Martian. Reviews highlight the sharp wit and cleverness of the protagonist, Jazz Bashara, although some suggest her character development could be deeper. While the plot is generally engaging, it's noted that some aspects might feel predictable or less groundbreaking than hoped. Overall, fans of Weir’s previous work often find it an entertaining read with a solid mix of science fiction and heist elements.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780553448146

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Ballantine Books Inc.

Illustration: 2 MAP

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Andy Weir built a career as a software engineer until the success of his first published novel, The Martian, allowed him to live out his dream of writing fulltime. He is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of subjects such as relativistic physics, orbital mechanics, and the history of manned spaceflight. He also mixes a mean cocktail. He lives in California.

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