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story_goblin's review
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
mrmorse910's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jgurniak's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of the first post-apocalyptic novels I read and I remember being confused and intrigued at the same time when I start it. I kept reading and the feeling of confusion faded and the intrigue grew. Well done Eoin Colfer, you've written a wonderful novel!
theglossreview's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A gritty tale set in the dystopian future. It’s much darker than I expected. It’s definitely not a feel good read, but Eoin Colfer has brought creativity and quality to the table.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Death
Moderate: Vomit, Car accident, Police brutality, Violence, Child abuse, Gun violence, Grief, and Child death
alivaster's review against another edition
5.0
I credit this book with being one of the first ones that inspired me to take novel writing seriously and attempt science fiction, so some bias probably exists!
Eoin Colfer's storytelling was phenomenal and able to describe a different futuristic world easily without being heavy-handed on the descriptions. It gives room for the reader to really dive into the world and use their own imagination. While not too complex, it's intriguing and reminds us to always re-evaluate what we know. It's never too late to change sides or do the right thing.
Eoin Colfer's storytelling was phenomenal and able to describe a different futuristic world easily without being heavy-handed on the descriptions. It gives room for the reader to really dive into the world and use their own imagination. While not too complex, it's intriguing and reminds us to always re-evaluate what we know. It's never too late to change sides or do the right thing.
sp0resdruid's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is one of my favorite shorter novels. It’s rare to have such awesome world-building alongside a gripping plot and all under 300 pages to boot! Colfer is simply a magical writer.
protoman21's review against another edition
4.0
Fairly interesting. I wasn't blown away by the characters or the plot, but I wasn't bored either. I would recommend The Wish List over this one though.
coralcosmonaut's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5c_sami's review against another edition
5.0
"The Supernaturalist" tells the story of Cosmo Hill, an orphan living in the pollution and corruption of Satellite City. When he escapes from his orphanage and is nearly killed by a fall and electric shock, he begins to see little blue creatures that seem to suck the life force from the dying. He then is rescued by Stefan Bashkir, Mona Vasquez, and Ditto Bonn. This rag-tag team of teens and one Bartoli Baby (an adult who looks like a child due to genetic experiments) can all see the blue creatures, which they call Parasites, and seek to kill them and save lives. Things get a little complicated when the Myishi President of Development, Ellen Faustino, gets involved and tries to use Stefan's group for her own purposes.
This is the first non-Artemis-Fol book that I read of Colfer's. It did not disappoint. Colfer's ability to create real and believable characters and his use of the third-person-omniscient narration allowed me to become intimately aware of who these characters are. This story also gives commentary on the possible future that could be, if pollution and technology continue to take over the planet. Although this is a cliche message, Colfer doesn't deliver it in a subversive way. He wrote this story to tell a story and the sociological message is not the main focus, but because of the experiences of the characters, it is shown to be an issue. Overall, this book is well done and I have read it or listened to the audiobook at least ten times and will not stop any time soon.
This is the first non-Artemis-Fol book that I read of Colfer's. It did not disappoint. Colfer's ability to create real and believable characters and his use of the third-person-omniscient narration allowed me to become intimately aware of who these characters are. This story also gives commentary on the possible future that could be, if pollution and technology continue to take over the planet. Although this is a cliche message, Colfer doesn't deliver it in a subversive way. He wrote this story to tell a story and the sociological message is not the main focus, but because of the experiences of the characters, it is shown to be an issue. Overall, this book is well done and I have read it or listened to the audiobook at least ten times and will not stop any time soon.