Artemis

• Discusses main character Jazz
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• Reflects on author regrets“a little too unlikable”
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Why people recommend it

Artemis is a science fiction novel by Andy Weir that follows Jazz Bashara, a twenty-six-year-old smuggler living in a futuristic lunar city, as she navigates high-stakes heists and personal survival. During an appearance on How I Write, Andy Weir discussed the motivations and stakes of the novel, explaining that the narrative focuses primarily on the personal well-being of his protagonist. He also noted that the character of Jazz was designed as a less idealized, more realistic version of himself from his youth. On StarTalk Radio, Weir spoke with Neil deGrasse Tyson about his published works, mentioning that Artemis remains the only one of his books not yet adapted into a major motion picture, though he expressed hope for a future film adaptation. In a discussion on The Book Review, host Gilbert Cruz and Weir explored the protagonist's complex background as a young Saudi woman living on the moon. Weir reflected candidly on the novel's critical reception, acknowledging negative reader reviews regarding whether the main character felt like a realistic woman and admitting that he ultimately made Jazz a bit too unlikable. Additionally, Alexandra Alter briefly mentioned the book's publication timeline on the same podcast, highlighting Weir's continued presence in contemporary science fiction literature.