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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
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
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Another fun lark with Naomi for this buddy read!
Though, I guess I can’t really call it a lark, seeing as what happens to Butler in the very beginning… which, oddly enough, the results of that event were what I remembered most about the series, and pretty much the only clear detail I remembered from when I first read in it what, 15 years ago? Each book, each new criminal plan has consequences hitting closer and closer to home for Artemis, and this one is arguably the one that hits the closest to home and will have the most effective repercussions on Artemis’ way of life. (Or will it? We are talking about Artemis Fowl the Second, after all!)
Despite some of the gravity of the situations Artemis & Co. find themselves in, for the most part, I felt more like I was on a fun romp with this book too. The crazy plans, the impossible odds, Artemis’ I-know-your-plan-and-I’ve-planned-for-it-even-though-you-think-I-can’t-figure-it-out attitude, everything is on point in this book. The humor, the plotting, the interactions between characters, and the addition of character background details, and of course the whole crazy plan to get back the C Cube, it is all a lot of fun. It’s just the event with Butler at the very beginning and then the People’s decision about Artemis at the end which mark some very serious notes, and will have some pretty big ramifications for all involved from here on out. But knowing Artemis, he’s got it all figured out anways – after all, there are more books to come!
Favorite quote:
“And one more thing. About my name. Artemis. You were right in London, it is generally a female name. After the Greek goddess of archery. But every now and then a male comes along with such a talent for hunting that he earns the right to use the name. I am that male. Artemis the hunter. I hunted you.” – Chapter 10 page 54/67 – LOVE this icing on the cake!
Typos:
Spiro had learned early in his career, that businesses allied to the… -- Chapter 5 page 6/26 – remove comma (it’s not even the “pausing comma” I’ve run into before, by a Scottish author. Are weird comma usages like this just something the Irish or Brits in general enjoy employing or something, or is this a real typo??)
…explohduh. dunno wha. – Chapter 8 page 11/49 – “dunno” should be capitalized: “Dunno”
You sound like ome cartoon character. – Chapter 8 page 18/49 – “ome” should be “some”
And second, Holly who was lying shielded in an overhead locker, would have… -- Chapter 8 page 30/49 – there should really be a comma after “Holly”
…pulling onto the motorway. – Chapter 9 page 8/66 – Okay, not really a typo, but a difference between British English and American English. The former uses motorway, the latter uses highway.
“Spiro spends millions n a security… -- Chapter 9 page 46/66 – “n” should be “on”
… in spite of he helmet’s… -- Chapter 9 page 65/66 – “he” should be “her” or “the”
“We have very Phonetix project… -- Chapter 10 page 45/67 – “very” should be “every”
…version of the Phonetix hone before… -- Chapter 10 page 45/67 – “hone” should be “phone”
“After that you’re n your own.” – Chapter 11 page 10/16 – “n” should be “on”
“Good. Remember, if the People ever do need help. I’m available.” – Chapter 12 page 24/29 – The second period could be better as a comma, though it’s not exactly wrong as it is.
These same typos were in both the original hardcover and my ebook copy, at least (page numbers correspond to the hardcover) :
P. 81 "I was eleven. after all" – should be: “I was eleven, after all.”
P. 155 "now it is more philosophical that financial" – should be “than” not “that”
P.194 "he had taking an unwitting bite of" – “taking” should be “taken”
Though, I guess I can’t really call it a lark, seeing as what happens to Butler in the very beginning… which, oddly enough, the results of that event were what I remembered most about the series, and pretty much the only clear detail I remembered from when I first read in it what, 15 years ago? Each book, each new criminal plan has consequences hitting closer and closer to home for Artemis, and this one is arguably the one that hits the closest to home and will have the most effective repercussions on Artemis’ way of life. (Or will it? We are talking about Artemis Fowl the Second, after all!)
Despite some of the gravity of the situations Artemis & Co. find themselves in, for the most part, I felt more like I was on a fun romp with this book too. The crazy plans, the impossible odds, Artemis’ I-know-your-plan-and-I’ve-planned-for-it-even-though-you-think-I-can’t-figure-it-out attitude, everything is on point in this book. The humor, the plotting, the interactions between characters, and the addition of character background details, and of course the whole crazy plan to get back the C Cube, it is all a lot of fun. It’s just the event with Butler at the very beginning and then the People’s decision about Artemis at the end which mark some very serious notes, and will have some pretty big ramifications for all involved from here on out. But knowing Artemis, he’s got it all figured out anways – after all, there are more books to come!
Favorite quote:
“And one more thing. About my name. Artemis. You were right in London, it is generally a female name. After the Greek goddess of archery. But every now and then a male comes along with such a talent for hunting that he earns the right to use the name. I am that male. Artemis the hunter. I hunted you.” – Chapter 10 page 54/67 – LOVE this icing on the cake!
Typos:
Spiro had learned early in his career, that businesses allied to the… -- Chapter 5 page 6/26 – remove comma (it’s not even the “pausing comma” I’ve run into before, by a Scottish author. Are weird comma usages like this just something the Irish or Brits in general enjoy employing or something, or is this a real typo??)
…explohduh. dunno wha. – Chapter 8 page 11/49 – “dunno” should be capitalized: “Dunno”
You sound like ome cartoon character. – Chapter 8 page 18/49 – “ome” should be “some”
And second, Holly who was lying shielded in an overhead locker, would have… -- Chapter 8 page 30/49 – there should really be a comma after “Holly”
…pulling onto the motorway. – Chapter 9 page 8/66 – Okay, not really a typo, but a difference between British English and American English. The former uses motorway, the latter uses highway.
“Spiro spends millions n a security… -- Chapter 9 page 46/66 – “n” should be “on”
… in spite of he helmet’s… -- Chapter 9 page 65/66 – “he” should be “her” or “the”
“We have very Phonetix project… -- Chapter 10 page 45/67 – “very” should be “every”
…version of the Phonetix hone before… -- Chapter 10 page 45/67 – “hone” should be “phone”
“After that you’re n your own.” – Chapter 11 page 10/16 – “n” should be “on”
“Good. Remember, if the People ever do need help. I’m available.” – Chapter 12 page 24/29 – The second period could be better as a comma, though it’s not exactly wrong as it is.
These same typos were in both the original hardcover and my ebook copy, at least (page numbers correspond to the hardcover) :
P. 81 "I was eleven. after all" – should be: “I was eleven, after all.”
P. 155 "now it is more philosophical that financial" – should be “than” not “that”
P.194 "he had taking an unwitting bite of" – “taking” should be “taken”
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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:
No
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Artemis teams up with Holly Short, Butler, and the rest of the fairy crew to stop the villain who’s threatening to expose the fairy world to humans.
I’m starting to get a bit bored with the Artemis Fowl series, it feels a bit repetitive at this point.
I mean, I get it, its for kids, I am not really the demographic, but I really wanted to read this series so I could talk to my nephew about it.
I’m starting to get a bit bored with the Artemis Fowl series, it feels a bit repetitive at this point.
I mean, I get it, its for kids, I am not really the demographic, but I really wanted to read this series so I could talk to my nephew about it.
These fairies can't grant wishes. There's no pot of gold. It appears the only thing they are good for is healing wounds and SBD magical farts. Oh, and they have super-advanced technology. Other than that though. . .