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Aug 10, 2020
Fast-paced, sarcastic, and suspenseful, Andy Weir’s Artemis is a roller-coaster ride from start to finish. The plot was riveting, and I had a hard time putting the book down. However... I didn’t love it. I found that at times, although I greatly admired her intelligence and strength, I couldn’t bring myself to root for the main character. Even at the end of the book, I don’t think she grew enough for me to want to revisit her. On a different note— what was unique about Artemis as a sci-fi novel is that the chemistry and economics behind the story actually made sense and were explained. Personally, I didn’t mind knowing the science behind the characters’ schemes, although much of it felt unnecessary or forced. Aside from this, Artemis was very well-written, with diverse, almost uncomfortably realistic characters, intriguing (if not particularly compelling) settings, and intricate plots. Although I didn’t enjoy Artemis as much as I’d hoped I would, I can absolutely appreciate the thought that went into it, and give it ⅗ stars. If you’re a fan of realistic sci-fi, breakneck twists, and loads of sarcasm, Artemis is definitely worth a read! @Ayama of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library