Artemis vs. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Artemis
www.amazon.com/Artemis-Nove...Jasmine Bashara never signed up to be a hero. She just wanted to get rich. Not crazy, eccentric-billionaire rich, like many of the visitors to her hometown of Artemis, humanity’s first and only lunar colony. Just rich enough to move out of her coffin-sized apartment and eat something better than flavored algae. Rich enough to pay off a debt she’s owed for a long time. So when a chance at a huge score finally comes her way, Jazz can’t say no. Sure, it requires her to graduate from small-time smuggler to full-on criminal mastermind. And it calls for a particular combination of cunning, technical skills, and large explosions—not to mention sheer brazen swagger. But Jazz has never run into a challenge her intellect can’t handle, and she figures she’s got the ‘swagger’ part down. The trouble is, engineering the perfect crime is just the start of Jazz’s problems. Because her little heist is about to land her in the middle of a conspiracy for control of Artemis itself. Trapped...
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
www.audible.com/pd/Project-..."Project Hail Mary" is a space adventure story written by Andy Weir, the same guy who wrote "The Martian." It's about a man named Ryland Grace who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or why he's there. He figures out he's on a mission to save Earth from disaster. The story follows him as he tries to remember his past and complete his mission, which involves a lot of science and problem-solving. Along the way, he meets an alien, and they form an unlikely friendship. The book is full of cool science stuff, suspense, and humor. It's like a mix of a mystery and a space adventure, with a lot of heart. The narration by Ray Porter is superb, with sound effects and excellent voice work.
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- Fast-paced and engaging× 1
- Strong, relatable protagonist× 1
- Rich scientific details× 1
- Humorous dialogue× 1
- Unique lunar setting× 1
Cons
- Complex technical jargon× 1
- Uneven pacing at times× 1
- Limited character development× 1
- Less grounded than "The Martian"× 1
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- Narration by Ray Porter× 1
- Sound effects× 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Artemis' is a science fiction novel by Andy Weir that follows the story of Jasmine Bashara, a small-time smuggler in humanity’s first and only lunar colony. In her quest to get rich and improve her living conditions, she gets involved in a high-stakes heist that leads her into a dangerous conspiracy for control of Artemis itself. The novel is filled with scientific details, humor, and suspense.
Pros of 'Artemis' include its fast-paced and engaging plot, a strong and relatable protagonist, rich scientific details, humorous dialogue, and a unique lunar setting. However, some cons are the complex technical jargon, uneven pacing at times, limited character development, and it being less grounded than Andy Weir's previous novel, 'The Martian'.
The protagonist of 'Artemis' is Jasmine Bashara, also known as Jazz. She is a small-time smuggler living in Artemis, the first and only lunar colony. Jazz is ambitious and resourceful, willing to take on risky ventures to achieve her goal of becoming wealthy.
'Artemis' is written by Andy Weir, who is also the author of the bestselling novel 'The Martian'. Weir is known for his detailed scientific accuracy and engaging storytelling style.
The setting of 'Artemis' is unique because it takes place in humanity’s first and only lunar colony. The city of Artemis is vividly imagined and combines elements of a futuristic lunar environment with familiar aspects of human society, making for a fascinating backdrop to the story.
'Project Hail Mary' is a space adventure story written by Andy Weir, the same author of 'The Martian.' The plot follows Ryland Grace, who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or why he's there. He gradually discovers that he's on a mission to save Earth from an impending disaster. The story involves a lot of science and problem-solving and even features an unlikely friendship with an alien. It combines elements of mystery, suspense, and humor, making it both a thrilling and heartwarming read.
Pros of 'Project Hail Mary' include the superb narration by Ray Porter and the inclusion of sound effects, which enhance the listening experience. At this time, there are no user-generated cons listed for this audiobook.
'Project Hail Mary' is narrated by Ray Porter, whose superb voice work and use of sound effects significantly enhance the audiobook experience.
