50 pages • 1 hour read
Andy WeirArtemis
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
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.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
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.
Who Should Read Artemis?
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.