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beanrash's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
sylfaun's review against another edition
4.0
Whether this is intentional or not, this concludes the first major arc of the Artemis Fowl series and does it masterfully. I'm not a fan of the plot itself but it's unimportant compared to the character development we see. And Artemis's sacrifice, though undercut by it being a lie, is a huge step for him and the conflict this deception creates within Artemis and the true friendship that it burgeoning between him and Holly but also the rest of the the People. Again I think this series is more about the characters than about the plot, but it was fun to have a true heist novel to test their abilities.
pagesofash's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
graceannee's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
4.25
shelbymarie516's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to love these and they were meh... I don't know if it was the narrator, the story, my frame of mind, me in general but these were not enthralling like I hoped and Carson was right. The movie and the book are like Ready Player One book vs movie. or The Shining book vs movie. They are inspired by but they are totally separate entities.
Basically Ireland is a land of magic and the Fowl family is a heist crew for magic. But Artemis and Holly are the odd couple of friends who need each other and are the last person each other need to keep life interesting and adventurous.
Basically Ireland is a land of magic and the Fowl family is a heist crew for magic. But Artemis and Holly are the odd couple of friends who need each other and are the last person each other need to keep life interesting and adventurous.
beammey's review against another edition
5.0
As always, I loved getting lost in the world Eoin Colfer created for this series. I still think the first book in the series is the best, but I still adored this one. It had twists and turns (Butler!!!) and kept me on the edge of my seat. I loved it so much. I would recommend this book and series. 5 out of 5 stars, easily. Can't wait to start the next one!
eesh25's review against another edition
4.0
I'm really enjoying this series. I love seeing what shenanigans Artemis is getting into and how Holly and the faeries get involved in them. And I love all of Artemis's plans. They're clever, interesting and fun.
This time around, Artemis screws up. He underestimates the target of one of his schemes, and shit hits the fan in a big way. He needs help from the People. And because this scheme has caused problems for them too, help is granted. So we have another collaboration between team Artemis and the LEP.
Like I said before, I really enjoy these books. There's not a lot here that's different from the others because the changes are slow and subtle. We see how Artemis has changed since he first kidnapped Holly and how his relationship with the people in his life, especially Holly and Butler, has evolved. I kinda want Artemis's parents to be a bigger part of the books, but I'm not sure that'll happen. Besides, I do quite like the terrific trio of Artemis, Holly and Butler, with assistance from several other characters.
One of my favourite things in the series is Artemis's big plan at the end of each book, which we never learn about beforehand but see unfolding. That's always exciting.
Overall, this was another really fun read. The audio performance was, again, great. The ending was almost a cliffhanger, hence why I jumped straight into the next one. I'm thinking about maybe finishing the series over the next couple of months, but only as long as I'm excited to keep going because I want to keep my enjoyment intact.
This time around, Artemis screws up. He underestimates the target of one of his schemes, and shit hits the fan in a big way. He needs help from the People. And because this scheme has caused problems for them too, help is granted. So we have another collaboration between team Artemis and the LEP.
Like I said before, I really enjoy these books. There's not a lot here that's different from the others because the changes are slow and subtle. We see how Artemis has changed since he first kidnapped Holly and how his relationship with the people in his life, especially Holly and Butler, has evolved. I kinda want Artemis's parents to be a bigger part of the books, but I'm not sure that'll happen. Besides, I do quite like the terrific trio of Artemis, Holly and Butler, with assistance from several other characters.
One of my favourite things in the series is Artemis's big plan at the end of each book, which we never learn about beforehand but see unfolding. That's always exciting.
Overall, this was another really fun read. The audio performance was, again, great. The ending was almost a cliffhanger, hence why I jumped straight into the next one. I'm thinking about maybe finishing the series over the next couple of months, but only as long as I'm excited to keep going because I want to keep my enjoyment intact.
carlyxdeexx's review against another edition
5.0
This is definitely my favorite book of the series—I had a feeling it was, and re-reading it confirmed my suspicions. The Domovoi reveal just. Made me tear up immediately (if you haven’t read this, that won’t mean anything to you, but don’t worry, it will). Maybe you have to read the first two books to really get the full impact but. I just love the way it’s all executed.
We see Artemis at his most vulnerable and genuine in this book. His growth has been slow up to this point, but in this one, he really shines. And to be fair, everyone does! Part of what makes this book so gratifying is how every character (except Julius honestly, but frick Julius) is at their most authentic and tender and their relationships are showcased. I’ll clarify, every “good guy” character—the baddies are refreshingly and unapologetically terrible to the core (though I found Pex and Chips to be a bit...much).
As if this wasn’t enough, the book features a brief and deliciously fun heist with multiple moving parts and room for error! Perhaps this primed me to adore SIX OF CROWS and CROOKED KINGDOM—I thought of them immediately while in the thick of this and realizing the fun I was having. Is Artemis thinking far enough ahead? Can he improvise a way out now? It’s just such fun!
If THE OPAL DECEPTION tops this one, I’ll be surprised. Whenever I thought back on my love for the Artemis Fowl series, THE ETERNITY CODE was always the one that stood out most! If you’re gonna read one book in this set, pick this one.
We see Artemis at his most vulnerable and genuine in this book. His growth has been slow up to this point, but in this one, he really shines. And to be fair, everyone does! Part of what makes this book so gratifying is how every character (except Julius honestly, but frick Julius) is at their most authentic and tender and their relationships are showcased. I’ll clarify, every “good guy” character—the baddies are refreshingly and unapologetically terrible to the core (though I found Pex and Chips to be a bit...much).
As if this wasn’t enough, the book features a brief and deliciously fun heist with multiple moving parts and room for error! Perhaps this primed me to adore SIX OF CROWS and CROOKED KINGDOM—I thought of them immediately while in the thick of this and realizing the fun I was having. Is Artemis thinking far enough ahead? Can he improvise a way out now? It’s just such fun!
If THE OPAL DECEPTION tops this one, I’ll be surprised. Whenever I thought back on my love for the Artemis Fowl series, THE ETERNITY CODE was always the one that stood out most! If you’re gonna read one book in this set, pick this one.
ladynamiradina's review against another edition
5.0
This Artemis Fowl book is probably the most straightforward and least confusing of the whole series. The plot line is pretty easy to follow, but it is an interesting turning point for most of the characters, except perhaps a certain criminal dwarf.