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Artemis

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
640
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 408 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Design
 41
moon, martian, andy, weir, character
+78%
-22%
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" ...  I very much look forward to the next one.  ...  "
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" ...  The detail Andy Weir puts into his writing is absolutely incredible.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a very different book but I have a feeling the science and math would once again check out.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the SCIENCE in science fiction!  ...  "
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" ...  I look forward to the next book!  ...  "
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" ...  I love andy weir's writing style.  ...  "
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" ...  Top of its class in terms of scientific details and character building!  ...  "
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" ...  No clue if it's accurate but it is sexy. ... Looking forward to the next or Andy.  ...  "
For Fun
 26
book, story, martian, exciting, plot
+100%
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" ...  And it’s more fun than the Martian. ... But that’s part of the fun ... he’s a fun-loving guy and this is a fun book.  ...  "
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" ...  It is a lot of fun .  ...  "
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" ...  Fun and fast reading but seemed to simplified. ... Easy, fun with lots of light comedy.  ...  "
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" ...  A fun and exciting read. ... The accents were a little confusing at times and the effort to try to get them into the story was fun.  ...  "
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" ...  Overall fun to read but not nearly as good as The Martian.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a fun read.  ...  "
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" ...  I enjoyed this book - the characters were fun and the story was interesting.  ...  "
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" ...  Witty, fun and suspenseful . ... Quick, fun read  ...  "
Comfort
 24
artemis, andy, weir, martian, character
+63%
-38%
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" ...  Maybe I loved it so much I couldn’t take my eyes off!  ...  "
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" ...  While Andy tries to make her the smuggler with a heart of gold she just feels like a reckless teenager who needed to be disciplined more .  ...  "
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" ...  You'll fall in love with the characters so quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  She works as a porter, hand-delivering packages between the handful of pressure domes that make up the city  ...  "
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" ...  It felt unique and refreshing to me.  ...  "
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" ...  Good read, good characters, excellent writing style.  ...  "
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" ...  Not to put any spoilers but the incredible idiotic-ness of the motivation of the main characters wore very thin by the end.  ...  "
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" ...  Andy Weir has another hit on his hands.  ...  "
For Kids
 19
young, science, novel, humor, fun
+95%
-5%
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" ...  It reminded me of the Heinlein novels I read when I was young.  ...  "
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" ...  Great book for children, not for an adult.  ...  "
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" ...  A great thriller with some realistic science.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the SCIENCE in science fiction!  ...  "
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" ...  Kiddos on another great book!  ...  "
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" ...  I enjoyed this book - the characters were fun and the story was interesting.  ...  "
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" ...  Definitely a junior high school level book.  ...  "
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" ...  Characters were very good and I’d be interested in seeing them develop a bit more.  ...  "
Freebies
 15
next, weir, wait, enjoyed, books
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Thanks Andy for writing books.  ...  "
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" ...  I thoroughly enjoyed the book.  ...  "
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" ...  And this is a good book.  ...  "
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" ...  Make no mistake, I would recommend this book.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't wait for Weir's next book!  ...  "
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" ...  I an eager for the next book.  ...  "
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" ...  I can’t wait for his next book.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't wait for the next book.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 14
book, story, follow, character, swallow
+79%
-21%
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" ...  Easy to read and funny.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to read - you basically swallow it in one piece!  ...  "
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" ...  I was all set to love this book.  ...  "
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" ...  I appreciate the science being accessible and not so cumbersome.  ...  "
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" ...  Definitely a quick an easy read.  ...  "
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" ...  I didn't find myself bonding with the characters like I do in some other books.  ...  "
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" ...  I wouldn't be surprised if NASA takes some advice from this book and puts it to good use  ...  "
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" ...  With another great character to follow around and learn about, this story is hard to put down.  ...  "
Overall performance
 13
read, fast paced, start, funny, book
+100%
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" ...  I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the performance.  ...  "
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" ...  Well written fast-paced and funny.  ...  "
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" ...  It was as enjoyable a read as his first novel, and I read it just as fast.  ...  "
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" ...  Never have I read a book so fast.  ...  "
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" ...  Slow start but it ramped up nicely.  ...  "
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" ...  Fast great read.  ...  "
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" ...  Funny, endearing, powerful, and it stays with you.  ...  "
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" ...  Good job, Andy.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 11
martian, hear, audio, weir, voice
+64%
-36%
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" ...  Our heroine Jazz prides herself on being a smartass  ...  "
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" ...  Listen to Rosario Dawson do this voices of the characters.  ...  "
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" ...  Decent story, engaging audio narration.  ...  "
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" ...  The audio book was great.  ...  "
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" ...  Audio books does it justice.  ...  "
Marketplace
 11
andy weir, received, picture, like, expected
+82%
-18%
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" ...  Forever a fan, thanks!  ...  "
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" ...  It definitely not as heroic as The Martian, but it's a good read, and gives a believable picture of what life might be like on the Moon.  ...  "
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" ...  can't wait for his next offering .  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks, and keep 'em comming.  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks again Andy Weir!  ...  "
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" ...  Can't wait for the next book out by Andy Weir.  ...  "
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" ...  Could see the word pictures clearly  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you, NetGalley/Crown Publishing!  ...  "
Price
 10
money, price, time, paid, dollars
+70%
-30%
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" ...  DEFINITELY worth it.  ...  "
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" ...  totally worth it  ...  "
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" ...  Plus I paid good money for this!. ... The following week the audio was on sale for single digit dollars.  ...  "
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" ...  In summary, you can buy this book, confident that you’ll get enjoyment and value for money.  ...  "
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" ...  Very funny, and very worth your money and time.  ...  "

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