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Bee (0 KP) rated Artemis in Books

Jan 29, 2018

Artemis

Andy Weir | 2017 | Science Fiction/Fantasy

7.6

(35 Ratings)

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Artemis is a story about a woman called Jazz Bashara. She's a porter who lives on the moon and smuggles contraband into the city before taking on a job that endangers not only her, but everyone in Artemis.

What did I think to it? It was okay. It was readable. It had a certain charm. Was it amazing? Unfortunately, for me, it fell a little flat and that's difficult for me to say as I love reading Andy's work.

I don't know whether it's because I'm a woman myself but it was quite clear that she'd been written by a man. There were certain elements about her which were reminiscent of Mark Watney and for me it didn't quite work.

That's not to say that I didn't enjoy the book, but it was slow-paced and didn't really pick up until half way through. It's not likely to be one I'd read again. It had big shoes to fill after The Martian, which remains a steady favorite for me.

I hope Andy isn't too discouraged by my review. I did like reading Artemis, it just wasn't groundbreaking for me. Still, I remain a fan of his work and hope he continues to write more novels.

Update: I read somewhere that Andy said Jazz was more like himself and had more of his personality than Mark did. Andy, if this is true please promise me (if you do this) to stop saying things like "Let's bang." 😛

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Dianne Robbins (1738 KP) created a post in Pets!

Dec 4, 2018

Tink is sweet, silly, spoiled and oh, so fluffy. My nephew's girlfriend adopted her as a kitten and she lived with them and their daughter for the first 3 years of her life. When they moved to a new place that didn't allow pets, she came to live with me. It took her a while to find her place but she does pretty well. She knows she is lived and she is very well-fed and lives in comfort. She loves to snack on human food and comes running if she hears a bag or wrapper being opened. She isn't fond of being held and only allows a small amount of affection. She'd kind of a dork but a precious one. She loves playing with her fake mouse, throwing them in the air and catching them or chasing them. She has the highest meow when she does that. Whenever my boyfriend or I leave the house, she meows a little but calms down when she's reassured we will return. She's scared of storms and vacuums and goes into hiding until they're over. Kira is the brave one who isn't affected by those. She and Kira try to play together but they can't quite get it right. They're a little wary of each other and don't know whether the other is playing or fighting. I hope they learn how to play someday. Think occasional licks Kira's head or they touch noses, so there's hope.

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MaryAnn (14 KP) rated Unscripted in Books

Nov 4, 2019

Young line producer Danny Byrd is well-known in Hollywood for being someone who gets things done on time and under budget. But when his reputation takes a beating after his partner--and former best friend--makes off with their investors' money, Danny has but one chance to redeem himself and restore his ruined career.

LA lawyer Megan Pierce has sacrificed years of her life proving herself to her impossible bosses only to find herself disgusted at their snobbery and their specious business practices. When an opportunity to actually make a difference comes her way, she knows she has to grab it--even though she's not entirely clear what "it" is.

Danny and Megan are each other's best hope for redemption. What they never could have imagined was that they might also be each other's best hope for love.

Bestselling and award-winning author Davis Bunn takes you into the beating heart of Hollywood with two characters determined to thrive in a cutthroat business.

My Thoughts: An interesting story that revolves around LA and the movie industry. This novel deals with the subject of redemption, forgiveness learning to trust and starting over. Danny started life hard, growing up in foster homes, his best friend and his partner who ruins his career. Danny soon learns that there are people he can trust and that he can start over.

A very interesting read that I am sure readers will enjoy.