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bibt198's review against another edition
5.0
The more I read, the more I fall in love the world of Artemis Fowl.
So after years of it collecting dust on my bookshelf, I finally decided to give Artemis Fowl a try towards the end of last year. I had a lukewarm reaction to the first book. I thought it was good, but nothing to write home about. The second book also felt the same way, especially since Artemis kind of played second-fiddle to his own story (he doesn't do a whole lot in the second book honestly). But things started to change from the three book, The Eternity Code. The plots got interesting, we got to see Artemis go up against some mastermind villains, and there was a very believable change in Artemis's character.
All in all, these books are just a fun, good time.
And I really hope the movie does well so that we can get multiple sequels because the story gets better and stronger as the series progresses.
So after years of it collecting dust on my bookshelf, I finally decided to give Artemis Fowl a try towards the end of last year. I had a lukewarm reaction to the first book. I thought it was good, but nothing to write home about. The second book also felt the same way, especially since Artemis kind of played second-fiddle to his own story (he doesn't do a whole lot in the second book honestly). But things started to change from the three book, The Eternity Code. The plots got interesting, we got to see Artemis go up against some mastermind villains, and there was a very believable change in Artemis's character.
All in all, these books are just a fun, good time.
And I really hope the movie does well so that we can get multiple sequels because the story gets better and stronger as the series progresses.
cameronpetrovich's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jennutley's review against another edition
2.0
Least favorite of the series by far. Still love Artemis, Holly, and Butler.
misscandice's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this book was great. Funny and touching, another great entry in the series.
littlebookontheprairie's review against another edition
4.0
This was my favorite out of the series so far. I think it might have something to do with the fact that Artemis is getting older and I sense a bit of romance coming his way. I like that twist.
mollymortensen's review against another edition
4.0
The second best book of the series! (Possibly tied with the first.) I wasn't sure about the whole demon thing. (It's so been done.) But these demons were actually unique. Demons are just the eighth kind of fairy. Colfer keeps finding ways to expand his already great world building.
The demon (or rather imp, he's a kid) main character N°1 was a walking clique. He's smart, but wussy opposite of all the other demons. Yet, I still found myself liking the guy.
I liked the idea of Holly and Mulch being PIs but the reality was a let down. They were so bad at it that they wound up being bounty hunters. At least that didn't last long. I liked this new section 8 of the LEP, and Foaly having a bigger budget for fancy toys.
I loved how That ending was the best!
The Bad:
I hated that there was another genius kid. Minerva is 12 and every bit as smart as Artemis. If she was older this book would be so much better! (Plus his crush on her would make more sense.)
Artemis Fowl 9/10 stars
Artic Incident 7 stars
Eternity Complex 8 stars
Opal Deception 8 stars
Lost Colony 9 stars
The demon (or rather imp, he's a kid) main character N°1 was a walking clique. He's smart, but wussy opposite of all the other demons. Yet, I still found myself liking the guy.
I liked the idea of Holly and Mulch being PIs but the reality was a let down. They were so bad at it that they wound up being bounty hunters. At least that didn't last long. I liked this new section 8 of the LEP, and Foaly having a bigger budget for fancy toys.
I loved how
Spoiler
Artemis stole magic! That was perfect! I can't wait to see what he does with it! (He probably doesn't have much, but with Artemis that could still be dangerous. And fun!)The Bad:
I hated that there was another genius kid. Minerva is 12 and every bit as smart as Artemis. If she was older this book would be so much better! (Plus his crush on her would make more sense.)
Artemis Fowl 9/10 stars
Artic Incident 7 stars
Eternity Complex 8 stars
Opal Deception 8 stars
Lost Colony 9 stars
allielh23's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
davena's review against another edition
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
snuzzbobble's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5