The 1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Martian returns with an irresistible near-future adventure.
You grew up on the moon, of course you have a dark side...
Jazz is a small time criminal, subsidising work as a porter on the moon with smuggling a little contraband. But it’s never enough.
When she’s offered the chance to get rich quick she jumps at it. But planning the perfect crime in 1/6th gravity was never going to be easy, especially as there is a conspiracy at the heart of Artemis.
At first it was about the money, then it was about control. Now it’s about survival…
Review
"Weir has done it again: he’s created a diverse and fantastic new world, filled with eclectic and memorable characters, and woven them into a dazzling work of contemporary science fiction – one that’s chock-full of actual science. Artemis is everything you could hope for in a follow-up to his smash debut The Martian: another smart, fun, fast-paced adventure that you won’t be able to put down, featuring a heroine who’s equal parts Ellen Ripley, Arya Stark, and Jyn Erso. I can’t recommend it enough!" (Ernest Cline)
"All the things I loved about The Martian are here in spades―the hard science Weir somehow makes accessible and riveting, the masterful, never-see-it-coming plotting, but most of all the voice of his new protagonist, Jazz Bashara―an irreverent, witty, vulnerable heroine, who, just like Mark Watney, is exactly the kind of character you’ll want to spend a book with. With Artemis, Andy Weir has done the impossible―he’s topped The Martian with a sci-fi-noir-thriller set in a city on the moon. What more do you want from life? Go read it!" (Blake Crouch)
"The sophisticated world building incorporates politics and economics, as well as scientifically plausible ways for a small city to function on the lunar surface. The independent, wisecracking lead could easily sustain a series. Weir leavens the hard SF with a healthy dose of humour." ( Publishers Weekly)
"This exciting, whip-smart thrill-ride boasts a wonderful cast of characters, a wide cultural milieu and the appeal of a striking young woman as the main character...one of the best science fiction novels of the year!" ( Booklist)
"Narrated by a kick-ass leading lady, this thriller has it all – a smart plot, laugh-out-loud funny moments, and really cool science. A four-star read" ( Library Journal (Starred Review))
Book Description
The Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of The Martian returns with a new adventure - a twisty, smart, high concept thriller about a heist set on the moon.
From the Inside Flap
The Sunday Times bestselling author of The Martian returns with a new adventure - a twisty, smart, high concept thriller about a heist set on the moon.
Ever had a bad day? Try having one on the moon...
WELCOME TO ARTEMIS. The first city on the moon.
Population 2,000. Mostly tourists.
Some criminals.
Jazz Bashara is a criminal. She lives in a poor area of Artemis and subsidises her work as a porter with smuggling contraband onto the moon. But it's not enough.
So when she's offered the chance to make a lot of money she jumps at it. But though
planning a crime in 1/6th gravity may be more fun, it's a lot more dangerous...
About the Author
ANDY WEIR built a two-decade career as a software engineer until the success of his first published novel, The Martian, allowed him to live out his dream of writing full-time.
He is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of such subjects as relativistic physics, orbital mechanics, and the history of manned spaceflight. He also mixes a mean cocktail. He lives in California.
Andy Weir bu adam bi harika.
Marslı kitabını okumuş ve çok beğenmiştim.
Bu kitaba da bayıldım. Ana karakter bir arap kızı aslında, ismi Jasmine ama o Jazz adını kullanıyor. Artemis' e altı yaşında getirilmiş. Babasıyla büyümüş, nesil çatışması yaşanınca da bağımsızlığını ilan etmiş.
Jasmine bir nevi kargo elemanı, asıl parayı ise kaçakçılıktan vuruyor. Tüm hayali mahremiyetin lüks olduğu Artemis' de kendine ait bir alana kavuşabilmek. Gece gündüz hayaline kavuşmak için çabalıyor. Karınca kararınca para biriktiriyor.
Hayallerine ulaşmak imkanı yakalıyor bir anda ama iş yasa dışı ve tehlikeli. İşte bütün macera böyle başlıyor.
Bu deli dolu, ağzı bozuk ve çılgın kızı sevmek garantili. Çok eğlendim.