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Artemis
Artemis
Author: Andy Weir
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 flavored algae. Rich enough to pay off a debt...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780553448122
ISBN-10: 0553448129
Publication Date: 11/14/2017
Pages: 320
Rating:
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 32 ratings
Publisher: Crown
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 2
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Imagine a moon colony named Artemis. If one existed we might well encounter Jasamine (Jazz) Bashara living there with about 2,000 others. A smuggler who works a low paying job at the Port, she hopes to become a tour guide. As a smuggler, Jazz knows she can be deported to earth for her illegal activities. Since she was born on Artemis and knows it well that this is not an acceptable result.

Down-to-earth, brilliant, and a bit scatter brained, she accepts a lucrative job from a wealthy client which could improve not only her hand-to-mouth existence but her chances to change careers. When he offers 1,000,000 slugs (moon money) to destroy a company that smelts and delivers oxygen to the colony, she jumps at the chance. The results are not what was expected leaving businesses seeking compensation. Nevertheless, it's a good scientific story a bit like the author's first book but filled with humor and sarcasm and a determined character whose goal is to succeed no matter what.

There are many unusual characters, from the administrator, head of security, friends, family, and enemies. Writing flows well with unexpected events and turns. The author provides excellent detail about moon life and how the colony functions.
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The main character annoyed me a little, but overall the plot was fine and I found it easy to read.


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