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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
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:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
To steal a phrase from another series that I am in the middle of -Artemis is starting to grow a heart. In this action adventure with all of our favorite fairies coming in to help Artemis's rescue mission. That's when it all hits the fan.
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Definitely a good sequel. I am more interested and invested in the characters and want to see how Fowl will grow and mature!
This was what I wanted in the sequel to Artemis Fowl. Each character got some development, new plot points were introduced, and the stakes were heightened. Though the series feels a bit like a TV show in terms of it's episodic format (the books in this analogy being the episodes), especially when the group saves Artemis Senior at the near end.
When they save Artemis Senior, I appreciated that there was a moment, even if brief, for Artemis to acknowledge that they did the impossible. (I personally wouldn't imagine going against Mafiya, even though they're completely fictional.) He's shown to be a mini-adult up until then, and the moment Artemis breaks down and then recomposes himself shows that he's still human behind his walls that he puts up.
The points of view jump around a lot, which sort of messed with me when I was reading it in physical format. I appreciated that in bold before each switch it stated where the character was (and characters in the scene), which sort of helped. I'm planning on reading The Eternity Code on my Kindle, which I think will be a better experience.
Overall, I think it was a great set up for what the series has to offer. It reminds a lot of:
- Percy Jackson and The Olympians (for pacing and plot)
- Six of Crows (how the characters interact and the ways they are developed to the audience)
- The Adventure Zone: Balance (for some of the crude humor but mostly the technology and magic aspect - which I need more of!)
Side note: Can we talk about the new covers? They're so bright and eye catching. I've known about the series for a while, but when I saw new covers were released to compliment the Fowl Twins covers, I was in awe.
When they save Artemis Senior, I appreciated that there was a moment, even if brief, for Artemis to acknowledge that they did the impossible. (I personally wouldn't imagine going against Mafiya, even though they're completely fictional.) He's shown to be a mini-adult up until then, and the moment Artemis breaks down and then recomposes himself shows that he's still human behind his walls that he puts up.
The points of view jump around a lot, which sort of messed with me when I was reading it in physical format. I appreciated that in bold before each switch it stated where the character was (and characters in the scene), which sort of helped. I'm planning on reading The Eternity Code on my Kindle, which I think will be a better experience.
Overall, I think it was a great set up for what the series has to offer. It reminds a lot of:
- Percy Jackson and The Olympians (for pacing and plot)
- Six of Crows (how the characters interact and the ways they are developed to the audience)
- The Adventure Zone: Balance (for some of the crude humor but mostly the technology and magic aspect - which I need more of!)
Side note: Can we talk about the new covers? They're so bright and eye catching. I've known about the series for a while, but when I saw new covers were released to compliment the Fowl Twins covers, I was in awe.
Aaaah.
The Arctic Incident.
*Rubbing hands together*
I have mixed feelings about this book.
On one hand...it was great.
On the other...it got boring in the middle.
Little Artemis discovers his dad's alive. Goes to the Arctic circle to fight the Russian Mafia. Gets emotional when dad is saved.
Then there's Opal Koboi, who's making stuff boring with a little side mission.
Me reading: get back to saving Artemis I!
I liked this book. Not in my top 50, because it was quite boring in the middle.
Like a sandwich:
Beginning: just right
Middle: meh
End: perfection
The Arctic Incident.
*Rubbing hands together*
I have mixed feelings about this book.
On one hand...it was great.
On the other...it got boring in the middle.
Little Artemis discovers his dad's alive. Goes to the Arctic circle to fight the Russian Mafia. Gets emotional when dad is saved.
Then there's Opal Koboi, who's making stuff boring with a little side mission.
Me reading: get back to saving Artemis I!
I liked this book. Not in my top 50, because it was quite boring in the middle.
Like a sandwich:
Beginning: just right
Middle: meh
End: perfection
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was such a good follow-up to [b:Artemis Fowl|249747|Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, #1)|Eoin Colfer|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327945104s/249747.jpg|1334778]! Still very enjoyable, I liked the return of all the original characters in various ways, and having the eclectic group of Root, Holly, Butler, and Artemis working as a team was vastly entertaining. Another great story, and on to the next!
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes