tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post730983577695626136..comments2024-03-28T07:50:01.487-05:00Comments on Book Den: Book Review | Artemis by Andy WeirJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02551705778868295870noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-75841104953062037192017-12-16T06:54:41.785-06:002017-12-16T06:54:41.785-06:00Yes! I loved Wool!Yes! I loved Wool!Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-81205000302563352592017-12-16T06:53:48.227-06:002017-12-16T06:53:48.227-06:00I can see how people would be disappointed if they...I can see how people would be disappointed if they were comparing it to The Martian. It didn't live up. I'm OK with that. I'm not OK with Jazz's character development, though. It definitely made it a tough read for me.Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-4255601413668882712017-12-16T06:50:32.647-06:002017-12-16T06:50:32.647-06:00I didn't even realized Jazz was a female at fi...I didn't even realized Jazz was a female at first, and I felt like he did that on purpose. Weir was going for something and just didn't succeed.Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-60631191626384101452017-12-16T06:49:34.477-06:002017-12-16T06:49:34.477-06:00Yes, The Martian is a much better book all around....Yes, The Martian is a much better book all around.Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-43055200111943612832017-12-16T06:48:44.723-06:002017-12-16T06:48:44.723-06:00I'm glad Jazz grew on you. I would have enjoye...I'm glad Jazz grew on you. I would have enjoyed Artemis much more if she were a less problematic character.Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-23740240190576054742017-12-06T14:05:09.552-06:002017-12-06T14:05:09.552-06:00Agh, what a bummer that it wasn't to the level...Agh, what a bummer that it wasn't to the level of The Martian. That was one of my favorite books, and definitely one of my favorite audiobooks. Have you read Wool by Hugh Howey? Now that is a badass female character.Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-28900258311198100722017-12-05T18:03:18.506-06:002017-12-05T18:03:18.506-06:00Yeah, I've seen some mixed reviews for this as...Yeah, I've seen some mixed reviews for this as well. As people have already said, part of the problem may just be his success with The Martian. But having a book focused almost completely on one character, and then not having that character be particularly likeable, makes it tough for a lot of readers to love the book, I'm sure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803314717609397311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-19670533258649527092017-11-19T21:35:35.358-06:002017-11-19T21:35:35.358-06:00That's too bad, sounds like it had potential b...That's too bad, sounds like it had potential but maybe he needs to work on his female protags a bit. I may still read it but I'm not chomping at the bit. Glad to see your thoughts so I know going in what to expect. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-43647067215745821492017-11-15T13:28:11.991-06:002017-11-15T13:28:11.991-06:00So from this I'm gathering I should still read...So from this I'm gathering I should still read The Martian first since I have it and haven't gotten around to it yet. And I was ready to jump into Weir with a female character. Oh well. At least it was a decent read.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07496803823870196862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-33553339351105338602017-11-14T23:00:46.197-06:002017-11-14T23:00:46.197-06:00I agree, a problematic protagonist can affect the ...I agree, a problematic protagonist can affect the whole story. When I look at reviews of Artemis on Goodreads, a pattern definitely emerges where the "meh" reviews are mostly from readers who couldn't stand Jazz! I guess I was lucky, Jazz irritated me at first, but then grew on me :)<br /><br />~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-15011761865852374422017-11-14T19:43:35.674-06:002017-11-14T19:43:35.674-06:00I hope you do still give it a try. (And I hope you...I hope you do still give it a try. (And I hope you wind up really liking it! I have seen positive reviews.)Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-70627863140743277562017-11-14T19:42:37.820-06:002017-11-14T19:42:37.820-06:00Oh, yes, there will always be expectations. One th...Oh, yes, there will always be expectations. One thing is for certain: badass females aren't his specialty.Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-80469474909249983382017-11-14T19:02:45.691-06:002017-11-14T19:02:45.691-06:00You're the second blogger who's had issues...You're the second blogger who's had issues with Jazz as a sympathetic character. That's too bad. I had high hopes for this one. (But I'm still going to read it.) :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-64157570454252005852017-11-14T10:18:36.403-06:002017-11-14T10:18:36.403-06:00This is one of those authors that will forever hav...This is one of those authors that will forever have a hard time releasing something people like. Everyone’s expectations are going to be through the roof. This one sounds like he should just stick with male protagonists. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.com