Artemis
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Narrated by:
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Rosario Dawson
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By:
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Andy Weir
About this listen
The best-selling author of The Martian returns with an irresistible new near-future thriller - a heist story set on the moon.
Jazz Bashara is a criminal. Well, sort of. Life on Artemis, the first and only city on the moon, is tough if you're not a rich tourist or an eccentric billionaire. So smuggling in the occasional harmless bit of contraband barely counts, right? Not when you've got debts to pay and your job as a porter barely covers the rent.
Everything changes when Jazz sees the chance to commit the perfect crime, with a reward too lucrative to turn down. But pulling off the impossible is just the start of her problems, as she learns that she's stepped square into a conspiracy for control of Artemis itself - and that now her only chance at survival lies in a gambit even riskier than the first.
Bringing to life Weir's brash, whip-smart protagonist is actress Rosario Dawson (Marvel's The Defenders, Sin City, Death Proof). With the breathless immediacy of one realizing they're one cracked helmet visor away from oblivion, Dawson deftly captures Jazz's first-person perspective – all while delivering sarcastic Weir-ian one-liners and cracking wise in the face of death. And with a cast of diverse characters from all walks of life calling Artemis home, Dawson tonally somersaults to voice Kenyan prime ministers, Ukrainian scientists, and Saudi welders. It's a performance that transports listeners right alongside Jazz, matching her step for step on every lunar inch of her pulse-pounding journey.
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Critic reviews
"An exciting, whip-smart, funny thrill-ride…. 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." (Library Journal)
"[A] superior near-future thriller.... Weir leavens the hard SF with a healthy dose of humor." (Publishers Weekly)
"[Narrator Rosario] Dawson makes Jasmine sound like the lovable rogue she is.... Dawson makes listeners care about a diverse cast of characters with quirky mannerisms." (AudioFile)
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- David Larpent
- 27-12-17
Some interesting science. Some pappy fiction.
This would probably be alright if it didn’t feel like listening to the self-important drivel of a slightly inane teenage valley girl holding court at a sleepover.
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- Markus Pahl
- 26-11-17
wow, wow and wow.
what a great book, it's just so well written and feels like a true story!
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- Justin Rowe
- 22-11-17
British accent worthy of Dick Van Dyke
The is a decent story, as others have said not up to the standard of the Martian, but still very enjoyable. It reminded me of Ready Player One, but than could have been the style of narration, very pacy.
The biggest problem it Rosario Dawson's really terrible accent for Billy the bartender, it is so mangled it's hard to say where he is supposed to be from, I thought Scottish to start with, but think it was supposed to be British. Every time this character spoke I was lurched out of the action.
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- Carla Ribeiro Oleiro
- 03-04-19
Disappointing
Seeing so many good reviews before listening the book made me feel disappointed after listen it. The reader is good but the book lacks consistency. A story that is not something new with poor characters and action. I wish that Audible could give my money back.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-05-18
Not as good as The Martian but still entertaining
Not quite as good as The Martian but still some fun to be had, especially if you are a fan of the author. The idea of a city on the moon is a fun one and well explored but some characters could use a bit more exploration, some are a bit one dimensional. Starts off slow but gets better towards the end. Would have benefited from a full voice cast as well. Rosario Dawson is a talented actress but some of her accents could use a bit of work.
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- Jane
- 11-06-21
Enjoyable
Unfortunately wasn’t wowed by the narrator, though in parts she captured the main character well.
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- Mr. G. Singh
- 15-12-20
Enjoyable.
Characterful narration that brought the story to life and provided some depth. Story itself was enjoyable.
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- James
- 14-01-21
Story is a little flimsy but performance is good.
As the title said, I immediately looked to see if Rosario Dawson had read any other books but also immediately forgot the story. Fairly unremarkable but, an interesting perspective of potential future. Seemed like a wasted opportunity given the world building success.
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- Phil Friend
- 26-11-20
Enjoyably gripping
A good mix of action and humour. A strong female lead character is somewhat unusual in my experience in science fiction books. She's tough, clever, intelligent and funny but not perfect. The setting for the story, a city on the moon provides all sorts of interesting scenarios and the twist and turns of. the plot keeps the listener/reader engaged and interested. Rosario Dawson the narrator cleverly provides a very nuanced performance which I thoroughly enjoyed. If you're looking for a book that is engaging and exciting but doesn't take itself to seriously then this might be what you're looking for.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-03-21
Exciting & engaging
I am a huge fan of the Martian and came into this with high hopes. And I certainly wasn’t disappointed!
This is a great story for those who like a story that captures you and puts you right in the action. The narration fits the story so well and the variation in tone just transports you to a lunar landscape of adventure.
Absolutely loved this story and narration, perfect combination.
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