justjaqueline's review against another edition
4.0
Quanto mi era mancato Artemis Fowl!
Un quinto libro che mi ha fatto perdonare il precedente, un po' sottotono.
Carina l'idea di introdurre un love interest di sorta per ravvivare la narrazione, avevo paura che la serie sarebbe risultata un po' stantia, a trattare sempre gli stessi personaggi.
La parte finale è forse tirata un po' per le lunghe, ammetto di aver saltato un paio di righe perché proprio non voleva terminare, ma per quell'epilogo avrei accettato pure trenta pagine di più.
Curiosissima di leggere il prossimo!
(la LUNA, tarots challenge)
Un quinto libro che mi ha fatto perdonare il precedente, un po' sottotono.
Carina l'idea di introdurre un love interest di sorta per ravvivare la narrazione, avevo paura che la serie sarebbe risultata un po' stantia, a trattare sempre gli stessi personaggi.
La parte finale è forse tirata un po' per le lunghe, ammetto di aver saltato un paio di righe perché proprio non voleva terminare, ma per quell'epilogo avrei accettato pure trenta pagine di più.
Curiosissima di leggere il prossimo!
(la LUNA, tarots challenge)
snickbit's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.5
ryanjamesburt's review against another edition
4.0
I like the way the author is taking the Artemis character. Not the evil boy he was in the first book but growing up. Good book and fun read.
dutchlee's review against another edition
4.0
This is the fifth book in the Artemis Fowl series.
Like the other books, I really enjoyed this one! It was well written and I'm excited to see what will happen in the next books, especially with Minerva and the twins. This book adds some fun new characters, as well as continue to find interesting ways to include the normal characters. It's always interesting to see Mulch appear and to see Butler pushed outside of his comfort zones as Artemis does things that put them all in danger.
The idea of being able to control magic put an interesting spin on what can happen in the upcoming novels. I'm curious to see what else Colfer will do with that. I also loved getting a bigger picture of the various magical creatures and their abilities. I wonder if No.1 will show up more often.
Like the other books, I really enjoyed this one! It was well written and I'm excited to see what will happen in the next books, especially with Minerva and the twins. This book adds some fun new characters, as well as continue to find interesting ways to include the normal characters. It's always interesting to see Mulch appear and to see Butler pushed outside of his comfort zones as Artemis does things that put them all in danger.
The idea of being able to control magic put an interesting spin on what can happen in the upcoming novels. I'm curious to see what else Colfer will do with that. I also loved getting a bigger picture of the various magical creatures and their abilities. I wonder if No.1 will show up more often.
azidearest's review
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mimosaeyes's review against another edition
5.0
How am I supposed to be normal about the last forty-odd pages of this book? That sequence between Holly and Artemis - you know the one - is burned into my brain. Genuinely, years after I first read it, I would recall it at odd moments and get a little shiver. Upon re-reading it, I'm still shook.
The other way in which I remember this book is: Ah yes, the one about puberty. A large part of how Artemis's pubescent, hormonal state is portrayed is the introduction of Minerva, essentially a female Artemis whose genius is less criminal and more humanitarian scientist. I can appreciate how her arc, which is essentially a speed-run of Artemis's in the past few books, helps her act as a foil to him - but I'm honestly glad Colfer didn't decide to keep writing her as a love interest.
Also, Butler's trust in Artemis makes me yell. Goodness, I love them so much.
The other way in which I remember this book is: Ah yes, the one about puberty. A large part of how Artemis's pubescent, hormonal state is portrayed is the introduction of Minerva, essentially a female Artemis whose genius is less criminal and more humanitarian scientist. I can appreciate how her arc, which is essentially a speed-run of Artemis's in the past few books, helps her act as a foil to him - but I'm honestly glad Colfer didn't decide to keep writing her as a love interest.
Also, Butler's trust in Artemis makes me yell. Goodness, I love them so much.
octobertune's review against another edition
4.0
I continued reading the Artemis Fowl series this month, as I really want to finish the entire series before the movie comes out. (I do think I’ll have more time now, with all movie releases being pushed back). I do think this book is my least favourite in the series though. I wasn’t a fan of the demon characters and I didn’t care too much about the female Artemis (whom we apparently hear nothing of in the following books). Still, it was a very enjoyable book and I loved the dynamics between Artemis and Holly.
CAWPILE: 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 (Avg: 7)
CAWPILE: 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 (Avg: 7)
somewheregirl7's review against another edition
4.0
This series just keeps getting better. I liked the first books but this is my favorite so far. The character progression is very pronounced and I love the characters and their interaction. The plot on this book was much tighter and well-thought out than the previous book and there were far fewer cliches. The descriptions, pace and dialog are wonderful. I was hooked from the first page and can't wait to dive into the next book.