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ivalimaki's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
2.0
This series is kind of getting tired and old. Luckily there's just one more til the end.
belleflamey's review against another edition
3.0
Ah - here i go thinking this was the last book. it totally isnt. now, i really want to read the next one! So many things left unanswered!! but still rather enjoyable! =)
sebds3036's review against another edition
4.0
I really love Artemis Fowl.
I mean the books and not the totally cute Irish dark haired genius millionaire character...ahem.
Colfer is a fantastic children/young adult/fantasy writer and his characters are a hundred times more dimensional than some not so satisfactory YA books (looking at you S. Meyer).
His plots are excellent and have a slight Sherlock Holmes feel in the way that things are revealed in a timely manner; not all at once and not at all.
The classic baddies and their evil plots and evil minions, the shiny new technology, and the lack of shiny new technology, the whirlwind cross of the globe from Mexico to under the Atlantic and back to Ireland are all fantastic parts of this great story.
Also the totally-not-romantic-tension between Holly and Artemis is so hilarious as they try to patch up their relationship from their past misadventures.
p.s. THERE IS NOT A LOVE TRIANGLE. (THANK THE WRITING GODS.)
p.p.s i feel super-accomplished at the amount of one day reads on my reading challenge list. Also that all the books i forgot i read but added recently has made me on schedule.
I mean the books and not the totally cute Irish dark haired genius millionaire character...ahem.
Colfer is a fantastic children/young adult/fantasy writer and his characters are a hundred times more dimensional than some not so satisfactory YA books (looking at you S. Meyer).
His plots are excellent and have a slight Sherlock Holmes feel in the way that things are revealed in a timely manner; not all at once and not at all.
The classic baddies and their evil plots and evil minions, the shiny new technology, and the lack of shiny new technology, the whirlwind cross of the globe from Mexico to under the Atlantic and back to Ireland are all fantastic parts of this great story.
Also the totally-not-romantic-tension between Holly and Artemis is so hilarious as they try to patch up their relationship from their past misadventures.
p.s. THERE IS NOT A LOVE TRIANGLE. (THANK THE WRITING GODS.)
Spoiler
technically there is sort of one, but its only b/c arty as multiple personalities and Orion is a great romancer and please can he be brought back?p.p.s i feel super-accomplished at the amount of one day reads on my reading challenge list. Also that all the books i forgot i read but added recently has made me on schedule.
mrslaww612's review against another edition
2.0
Unlike all the others in the series, I had to FORCE myself to finish this book I only kept reading because of the characters, but the story was weird and almost incoherent. The ending was thoroughly unsatisfying.
adamrshields's review against another edition
4.0
Short review: This time the big problem is that Artemis is going mad, seems to be partially fairy magic induced and partially guilt for previous crimes. Good book though. I can see some of the threads of the series moving toward completion.
My slightly longer review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/atlantis-complex/
My slightly longer review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/atlantis-complex/
amaldae's review against another edition
2.0
I'm not sure what did I expect from this book. Not much, though, because... Artemis Fowl? Nice?! What the hell, Colfer, do you really have so hard time writing about arrogant (yet genius) and even mean character? XD You shouldn't. Its part - may I add even remarkable part - of his charm! He isn't as lovely if you change him to be an idiot (who could also be sweet in other conditions!)!!
Err, yeah, did I make my opinion clear enough? XD
However, I'll give 2 out of 5 stars. This is not because of Colfer's rather rambling writing style (to be honest, it annoyed me to death) nor because of other characters. I liked Foaly and Eleonor, that's it.
But I could still identify with Artemis' difficulties to some extent. And liked Eleanor. Turnball thinking of her was the best part of this book, not so 'humoristic' but I have a thing for twisted-minded creatures.
So, yes. Two stars, here you go XD
Err, yeah, did I make my opinion clear enough? XD
However, I'll give 2 out of 5 stars. This is not because of Colfer's rather rambling writing style (to be honest, it annoyed me to death) nor because of other characters. I liked Foaly and Eleonor, that's it.
But I could still identify with Artemis' difficulties to some extent. And liked Eleanor. Turnball thinking of her was the best part of this book, not so 'humoristic' but I have a thing for twisted-minded creatures.
So, yes. Two stars, here you go XD
matt12's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0