Low Wisdom and High Intelligence - "Artemis" Final Overview

Episode 37
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Final Overview

How does "Artemis" compare to "The Martian?" Is Jazz an anti-hero protagonist? Is the story a plausible look ten minutes into the future? Is Dale a problematic character? We go full book club on our second novel, and then announce what our third book will be!

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Low Wisdom and High Intelligence - "Artemis" Final Overview

Finally, At The End - "Artemis" Chapter Seventeen

Episode 36
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Seventeen

It turns out surviving three minutes of vacuum, sucks. We get some closure with all of our major characters, someone narrowly avoids deportation to Earth, and we even get a final letter to Kelvin. It's the final chapter of our second novel!

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Finally, At The End - "Artemis" Chapter Seventeen

Physics Are Trying To Kill You - "Artemis" Chapter Sixteen

Episode 35
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Sixteen

Jazz meets the only other conscious person on the moon, then hops in a hamster ball with a pointy stick. We also discuss the Watsonian and Doylist implications of that last point, and muse on whether we're in store for a REAL downer of a final chapter.

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Physics Are Trying To Kill You - "Artemis" Chapter Sixteen

Horribly, Horribly, HORRIBLY Wrong - "Artemis" Chapter Fifteen

Episode 34
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Fifteen

Loretta Sanchez is scrappy, a getaway is made, and Jazz is such a good welder she may have just doomed the people of the moon. Also, Scott finds something in the book he didn't care for, and we discuss the possibility of a VERY downer ending. MOONTHOUGHTS!

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Horribly, Horribly, HORRIBLY Wrong - "Artemis" Chapter Fifteen

The Smelting Pot - "Artemis" Chapter Fourteen

Episode 33
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Fourteen

We finally weld our way into Sanchez Aluminium, find out just what the sabotage plan is all about, and then everything goes pear-shaped in the final moments. Also, Scott takes umbrage with an unexpected shift in perspective, and Anita thinks he's being silly.

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The Smelting Pot - "Artemis" Chapter Fourteen

A Sad Mooner Death - "Artemis" Chapter Thirteen

Episode 32
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Thirteen

We learn the delicate art of welding on the moon in a short chapter largely devoted to welding on the moon, and why Dale makes a good safety buddy. Also, speculation on what the Brazilian mob might do to Rudy if they take over!

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A Sad Mooner Death - "Artemis" Chapter Thirteen

Scoundrel with a Heart of Jerk - "Artemis" Chapter Twelve

Episode 31
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Twelve

Jazz holds an Ocean's 11 meeting, everyone agrees to save the moon from the mob, and plans are set into motion. Plus, Jazz and her dad have a touching, awkward chat, and Scott still thinks Svoboda and Jazz are becoming a "thing."

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Scoundrel with a Heart of Jerk - "Artemis" Chapter Twelve