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slammy90's review
3.0
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Around the year in 52 books: 3 books related to "Past, present, future" Book 1
Around the year in 52 books: 3 books related to "Past, present, future" Book 1
anniina's review against another edition
3.0
Now that I have read this whole series, I think I liked the second book the best. This last book has it's good sides, but I didn't find 17th century as interesting as the 19th century. Also I found most of the people of Mandrake village abit boring when they were just blindly following Garrick.
But there were characters I liked also. The ghost professor and the FBI agents in the past were quite interesting and funny.
But there were characters I liked also. The ghost professor and the FBI agents in the past were quite interesting and funny.
evamadera1's review
3.0
I read this book just to finish out the series. This series has nothing on the Artemis Fowl books that first introduced me to the writings of Eoin Colfer. There's something about those books that Colfer has been unable, in my opinion, to replicate in any of his other stand alone books or this series.
One of the biggest problems I had with the book was the ever changing nature/character of the various characters due to travel in the time warp/quantum foam/whatever it's called. All the changes made it much more difficult to identify with the characters and track with their journey from the first book to the third. I'm pretty sure that the Chevie in this book was a completely different character than the one Colfer first introduces the readers too in the first book.
Apart from that, the ending almost made me mad...until the final page. That's all I will say about that to avoid spoilers for those interested in the book.
I can't say that I recommend it but I also don't recommend that people stay away from it either.
One of the biggest problems I had with the book was the ever changing nature/character of the various characters due to travel in the time warp/quantum foam/whatever it's called. All the changes made it much more difficult to identify with the characters and track with their journey from the first book to the third. I'm pretty sure that the Chevie in this book was a completely different character than the one Colfer first introduces the readers too in the first book.
Apart from that, the ending almost made me mad...until the final page. That's all I will say about that to avoid spoilers for those interested in the book.
I can't say that I recommend it but I also don't recommend that people stay away from it either.
bookfever's review
5.0
The Forever Man was a great ending to a fantastic series. As always Colfer managed to grab my attention from the first page and more than exceeded my expectations. This book was an action-packed as well as an emotional read. I loved it.
It seems like I've waited forever on this book but oh was it worth the wait! I don't want to say too much of the story otherwise there will be too much spoilers but as is stated in the synopsis Riley and Chevie get pulled back two centuries in the past. That was just one thing making this book soooo awesome.
And of course a certain villain is back... which of course we all knew would be back. But anyway, I really liked the setting for this book. It was something different and there sure were some very intense scenes.
There really aren't enough words for how much I love Chevie and Riley. They're definitely two of my most favorite characters that Colfer has created. I adore their relationship. It isn't romantic per se but there's the promise that it could be something in the future and I just loved that.
It's a bit too bad that Otto Malarkey wasn't in this book but considering how wrapped up his character was in the previous book and that most of this book takes place two centuries before then I guess it's okay. But still, I kinda missed him. And the ending was a bit bittersweet at some parts, though it ended good overall.
All in all, what can I say that I haven't said before? I loved this book, I loved this series and I'll miss these characters so much. Reading some of the more emotional parts of this book I had a hard time not breaking down in tears, it affected me that much. And can I just say I can't wait to see what Eoin Colfer will come up with next!
It seems like I've waited forever on this book but oh was it worth the wait! I don't want to say too much of the story otherwise there will be too much spoilers but as is stated in the synopsis Riley and Chevie get pulled back two centuries in the past. That was just one thing making this book soooo awesome.
And of course a certain villain is back... which of course we all knew would be back. But anyway, I really liked the setting for this book. It was something different and there sure were some very intense scenes.
There really aren't enough words for how much I love Chevie and Riley. They're definitely two of my most favorite characters that Colfer has created. I adore their relationship. It isn't romantic per se but there's the promise that it could be something in the future and I just loved that.
It's a bit too bad that Otto Malarkey wasn't in this book but considering how wrapped up his character was in the previous book and that most of this book takes place two centuries before then I guess it's okay. But still, I kinda missed him. And the ending was a bit bittersweet at some parts, though it ended good overall.
All in all, what can I say that I haven't said before? I loved this book, I loved this series and I'll miss these characters so much. Reading some of the more emotional parts of this book I had a hard time not breaking down in tears, it affected me that much. And can I just say I can't wait to see what Eoin Colfer will come up with next!
yodareads12's review
5.0
While this series is no comparison to Artemis Fowl, it is definitely still really good! I love how he ends the series in such a way that makes everyone happy.
It's a great conclusion to a great series. As always, Eoin Colfer never fails to have humor, action, and crazy adventures in his books!
Another thing I love about his books is that while they're written for a younger audience he doesn't treat that audience as if they are stupid and can't comprehend difficult topics. I can't wait until my son is old enough to be able to see exactly why I fell in love with this author from the beginning!
It's a great conclusion to a great series. As always, Eoin Colfer never fails to have humor, action, and crazy adventures in his books!
Another thing I love about his books is that while they're written for a younger audience he doesn't treat that audience as if they are stupid and can't comprehend difficult topics. I can't wait until my son is old enough to be able to see exactly why I fell in love with this author from the beginning!
vampiresessah's review
3.0
This book has a nice ending especially since it's the last in the trilogy but somehow the spark and adventure that was in the other two was missing. And I was somehow hoping for a non-romantic ending but nevertheless a nice and easy read.
leannj's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
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