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smallbob's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ccpprrjj's review against another edition
3.0
This book was fine. I don't think it was early as good as the original Artemis Fowl books though. The characters don't have the same level of depth and it felt kind of cliché. The narration and tone of the book was more interesting than the plot itself. The plot also felt kind of forced. For example, the main villain didn't even make an appearance. It was entertaining, but felt kind of uninspired.
wordmind's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
achernar's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
alisonshane's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
3.75
greenskydragon's review against another edition
3.0
I have no idea why Colfer decided to force that phrase (deny all charges) throughout the book. Perhaps it has some significance, besides being the book's title, that I'm ignorant of, but as it stands, it just got shoved in randomly and stuck out awkwardly.
The ending was okay. Nothing to write home about, although it did set up one character to be a wild card Colfer can drag in at a later date whenever. Another character from the first book is set up as a Moriarty of a sorts, which might turn out okay for the series as a whole (re: not setting opal koboi as the power ceiling in the first series then crashing and burning because of it). So hopefully he's learned his lesson in that arena.
That book could've shed at least 40% of its published content and been fine, that's how much filler there was. He also had this annoying habit of summarizing right before a thing happened, then resummarizing shortly thereafter if not right after. He was going for funny and it just got annoying. The omniscient narrator jumping in everyone's head also felt like "I need to fill a word count" more than "I'm doing this for character development/story reasons" due to the extent of thoughts shown, and restated, and resaid again. Did I mention he repeats things a lot?
All in all, solid 3 out of 5. Maybe a 3.5 on a generous day, but nowhere near a mercy round up to 4. The serial cast wasn't really meaningfully expanded, unless the parents are going to be larger players and stick around. (Heaven help Colfer's characterization of them, though. They're supposed to be ex-criminal masterminds who've birthed tgree criminal masterminds of their own? And yet they're that pathetically incompetent? Please.) The boys have mostly established themselves, but while I understand the literary limitations for mixing Artemis with the twins I really hope he brings them together. The "Artemis is in space" excuse feels lazy at this point, and if we're three books down the road and Artemis is still up there, I'm gonna yeet something
The ending was okay. Nothing to write home about, although it did set up one character to be a wild card Colfer can drag in at a later date whenever. Another character from the first book is set up as a Moriarty of a sorts, which might turn out okay for the series as a whole (re: not setting opal koboi as the power ceiling in the first series then crashing and burning because of it). So hopefully he's learned his lesson in that arena.
That book could've shed at least 40% of its published content and been fine, that's how much filler there was. He also had this annoying habit of summarizing right before a thing happened, then resummarizing shortly thereafter if not right after. He was going for funny and it just got annoying. The omniscient narrator jumping in everyone's head also felt like "I need to fill a word count" more than "I'm doing this for character development/story reasons" due to the extent of thoughts shown, and restated, and resaid again. Did I mention he repeats things a lot?
All in all, solid 3 out of 5. Maybe a 3.5 on a generous day, but nowhere near a mercy round up to 4. The serial cast wasn't really meaningfully expanded, unless the parents are going to be larger players and stick around. (Heaven help Colfer's characterization of them, though. They're supposed to be ex-criminal masterminds who've birthed tgree criminal masterminds of their own? And yet they're that pathetically incompetent? Please.) The boys have mostly established themselves, but while I understand the literary limitations for mixing Artemis with the twins I really hope he brings them together. The "Artemis is in space" excuse feels lazy at this point, and if we're three books down the road and Artemis is still up there, I'm gonna yeet something
rowan21's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
stormywolf's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Read by Nathaniel Parker
Unabridged Length: 8.1 Hours
Listened at 2x Speed
Not much more to add from the first audio's review.
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, another greatly entertaining production by Mr. Parker and the Listening Library crew. With just as high quality as the first story, fans are good to go in continuing the series. Which I will be doing myself as I continue to the 3rd book!
Unabridged Length: 8.1 Hours
Listened at 2x Speed
Not much more to add from the first audio's review.
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, another greatly entertaining production by Mr. Parker and the Listening Library crew. With just as high quality as the first story, fans are good to go in continuing the series. Which I will be doing myself as I continue to the 3rd book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Kidnapping, and Confinement
Minor: Gun violence, Death, and Blood
fleurofthecourt's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
aini12aian's review against another edition
5.0
This is so good than the first book. I love how Eoin Colfer included the Fowl parents in this