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kimevelyn37's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
carlyxdeexx's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed this one a bit more than the first—I considered bumping it up to five stars for the ending alone!
I love Artemis’s development. It’s really the crowning achievement of this series, how little by little he grows as a person, gradual but motivated and understandable. Artemis was one of my first ever fictional crushes (gotta love a Smart Boy™️) and thinking back on that made me cringe at first, remembering how much of a brat he was, engaging in criminal activity, endangering others with only the slightest concern for their well-being, ordering a grown man around, considering himself superior to others, blech. But Colfer does a great job showing us Artemis is young, and that there is good in him, and that good can only grow as he grows. Holly and Butler are such powerful positive influences! They make up for Commander Root’s tired macho persona. And Foaly’s funny, genuinely still a character that makes me smile though I’m now a grown adult.
If there’s another achievement on par with Artemis’s character growth, I’d say it’s how Colfer manages to integrate fairy lore with the modern world in a way that’s kinda kooky, but also believable and exciting! Holly Black also does this, but her approach is so different—her depiction of the fae comes off more traditional, dark, and deceptive, while Colfer’s People are good-hearted pacifists, using their incredibly advanced technology and magic to hide from creatures who are slowly wasting the planet away around them. I love the contrast! Both fae worlds are so easy to invest in and enjoyable in different ways.
I think I might actually finish this series. I’ve only ever read up to THE LOST COLONY, so I’m curious as to how Artemis’s story ends, how that connects to where THE FOWL TWINS begins.
I love Artemis’s development. It’s really the crowning achievement of this series, how little by little he grows as a person, gradual but motivated and understandable. Artemis was one of my first ever fictional crushes (gotta love a Smart Boy™️) and thinking back on that made me cringe at first, remembering how much of a brat he was, engaging in criminal activity, endangering others with only the slightest concern for their well-being, ordering a grown man around, considering himself superior to others, blech. But Colfer does a great job showing us Artemis is young, and that there is good in him, and that good can only grow as he grows. Holly and Butler are such powerful positive influences! They make up for Commander Root’s tired macho persona. And Foaly’s funny, genuinely still a character that makes me smile though I’m now a grown adult.
If there’s another achievement on par with Artemis’s character growth, I’d say it’s how Colfer manages to integrate fairy lore with the modern world in a way that’s kinda kooky, but also believable and exciting! Holly Black also does this, but her approach is so different—her depiction of the fae comes off more traditional, dark, and deceptive, while Colfer’s People are good-hearted pacifists, using their incredibly advanced technology and magic to hide from creatures who are slowly wasting the planet away around them. I love the contrast! Both fae worlds are so easy to invest in and enjoyable in different ways.
I think I might actually finish this series. I’ve only ever read up to THE LOST COLONY, so I’m curious as to how Artemis’s story ends, how that connects to where THE FOWL TWINS begins.
laureenreads's review against another edition
3.0
Artemis finally has a solid lead on where his father is--in the arctic, kidnapped by the mafia! So now he's off on a quest to save his dad, but he needs help from the LEP, and Holly. This is where they start to cement that solid friendship, which is what made for such a fantastic series (instead of just one book).
sumayyaha's review against another edition
3.0
Rating - 3 Stars
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I enjoyed this one less than its predecessor which was surprising. There was a lot of time spent on how the operations worked but at the same time, they used lingo about the machinery that the reader was apparently supposed to just get. I'd settle for shorter descriptions of what they were doing in general. All the same, it was witty, funny at times, and had good character development. What more can I ask from book 2 in a series?
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I enjoyed this one less than its predecessor which was surprising. There was a lot of time spent on how the operations worked but at the same time, they used lingo about the machinery that the reader was apparently supposed to just get. I'd settle for shorter descriptions of what they were doing in general. All the same, it was witty, funny at times, and had good character development. What more can I ask from book 2 in a series?
tabatha_shipley's review against another edition
4.0
The second installment of the Artemis Fowl series did not disappoint. It is packed with the same amazing writing that made us laugh and cringe in round one. This book follows young Artemis on a quest to rescue his lost father. Holly, Butler, Root, and the gang all return to liven up the scene. We may even see a decent side to this evil criminal mastermind. 4 stars for this exciting sequel.
sirloyne's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-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
5.0
davidcottington's review against another edition
3.0
Not going to be my favourite from the series.
Artemis took a bit of a backseat. But is this book setting the character up for further books… the question on everyone’s lips (in 2004).
Artemis took a bit of a backseat. But is this book setting the character up for further books… the question on everyone’s lips (in 2004).
maimaitu's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.5
lurker_stalker's review against another edition
3.0
I've been listening to the audio books with my 9 year old son and have to say that I've enjoyed them.