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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
3.5 stars
I liked this instalment less than the previous ones, even though I quite like all kinds of time travel stories. To me it resembles more book 1 in that it sometimes is quite childlike (if I'm using the right word). What also bothered me was that young Artemis may be twice as ruthless but the older one has more experience yet the younger one outsmarts him every time. Having said all this, I always enjoy being back with the characters. So, looking forward to the next up in the series!
I liked this instalment less than the previous ones, even though I quite like all kinds of time travel stories. To me it resembles more book 1 in that it sometimes is quite childlike (if I'm using the right word). What also bothered me was that young Artemis may be twice as ruthless but the older one has more experience yet the younger one outsmarts him every time. Having said all this, I always enjoy being back with the characters. So, looking forward to the next up in the series!
So... time travel.
After the events of The Lost Colony, it's not entirely surprising that we'd get one where they'd outright go back and try to change the past. That doesn't mean that I wasn't worried about it though.
Time travel is hard to do without having planned for it from the very first book, which in this case didn't happen. You run into having to make sure that people either magically never remember what happened (even though we've established that memories can come back) or trust that they won't mention it in time.
Plotwise, it feels awfully convenient that the one thing that can save Artemis' mother is an animal that Artemis himself had killed, although I guess that is tied up neatly by the end. It's a bit mind bendy to think that the only reason they went back in time is because... they went back in time though.
The Extinctionists--a group dedicated to killing / eating the last of rare animals--aren't a completely new idea in fiction, but I think they were done well. They, combined with young Artemis, would have been sufficient villains in their own right, but of course that's not enough.
It's interesting seeing the interplay between Artemis the younger and the (slightly) older. He really has grown throughout the series. I didn't care as much for the magically de-aged Holly though. It just didn't seem necessary.
Overall, the plot pushes just past even what suspension of disbelief I already had for the series while at the same time treading on plotlines and characters we've already explored fairly extensively. It's still an enjoyable read, but I feel like the series is starting to get a bit stale.
After the events of The Lost Colony, it's not entirely surprising that we'd get one where they'd outright go back and try to change the past. That doesn't mean that I wasn't worried about it though.
Time travel is hard to do without having planned for it from the very first book, which in this case didn't happen. You run into having to make sure that people either magically never remember what happened (even though we've established that memories can come back) or trust that they won't mention it in time.
Plotwise, it feels awfully convenient that the one thing that can save Artemis' mother is an animal that Artemis himself had killed, although I guess that is tied up neatly by the end. It's a bit mind bendy to think that the only reason they went back in time is because... they went back in time though.
The Extinctionists--a group dedicated to killing / eating the last of rare animals--aren't a completely new idea in fiction, but I think they were done well. They, combined with young Artemis, would have been sufficient villains in their own right, but of course that's not enough.
It's interesting seeing the interplay between Artemis the younger and the (slightly) older. He really has grown throughout the series. I didn't care as much for the magically de-aged Holly though. It just didn't seem necessary.
Overall, the plot pushes just past even what suspension of disbelief I already had for the series while at the same time treading on plotlines and characters we've already explored fairly extensively. It's still an enjoyable read, but I feel like the series is starting to get a bit stale.
I am not sure if this was the last in the series, but it was on par with all the other ones. Some funny moments and some really hard to follow time traveling moments.
Read this in the sixth grade and didnt add it to my goodreads lmao so im adding it now with the rating i wouldve given it
Certainly a contender for my favourite instalment in the series so far!
Full RTC.
Full RTC.
The plot of this book is that in order to save his mother, Artemis must go back in time and face his only true equal: himself. Young Artemis is just as smart but a lot more ruthless and is on a mission to save his father, so obviously things get pretty crazy.
One thing that really stands out in this one is how much Artemis has changed/grown since the first book. He starts out as basically an evil genius, and by now he can still come up with a diabolical plan, but he has certainly developed more of a conscience. His schemes also are usually devised in order to help his family. He has saved his mother twice and his father once, as well as a few other characters, so even though oftentimes his parents aren't there, he is a child and he wants them to be. Only two more books in the series!
One thing that really stands out in this one is how much Artemis has changed/grown since the first book. He starts out as basically an evil genius, and by now he can still come up with a diabolical plan, but he has certainly developed more of a conscience. His schemes also are usually devised in order to help his family. He has saved his mother twice and his father once, as well as a few other characters, so even though oftentimes his parents aren't there, he is a child and he wants them to be. Only two more books in the series!
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Terminal illness
2015 Reading Challenge: a book you started but never finished. I started this book way back at Christmas 2013, and for some strange reason, put it down and never picked it back up. I didn't realise how much I missed the characters and the world and the overall intelligence of the plot. Eoin Colfer is a master of writing complex plots that are still easy to understand and tht children love. Artemis was just as much of a smartass as usual, and Holly always had a witty remark ready. I loved how much their relationship developed throughout the course of the story, and how well they work together as a team. And of course there was the added bonus of it being set in Ireland. It's always fun to hear places mentioned in books that you actually know well. I also really enjoyed the short story at the back of the book about Holly's initiation into the LEPrecon unit. Overall the story and characters were fantastically written and I'll be hopefully picking up the next book soon.
Ahhhhhhh!!!!!! so good loved it. Time travel can be a bit complicated though. Opal is back!!! Holly and Artemis kissed and I ship it and I don't ship it at the same time. Also, now Angeline knows about fairies wow!! only two more books in the series!!
To read my review of Irish author Eoin Colfer's young adult novel Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox, visit my website here: http://theobsessedreader.com/2015/07/book-review-artemis-fowl-the-time-paradox-by-eoin-colfer/.