abdallahelfar's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting characters and world, but the story is a bit shallow and not very self consistent. A lot shallower than his Artemis books.
alivaster's review against another edition
5.0
I credit this book with being one of the first ones that inspired me to take novel writing seriously and attempt science fiction, so some bias probably exists!
Eoin Colfer's storytelling was phenomenal and able to describe a different futuristic world easily without being heavy-handed on the descriptions. It gives room for the reader to really dive into the world and use their own imagination. While not too complex, it's intriguing and reminds us to always re-evaluate what we know. It's never too late to change sides or do the right thing.
Eoin Colfer's storytelling was phenomenal and able to describe a different futuristic world easily without being heavy-handed on the descriptions. It gives room for the reader to really dive into the world and use their own imagination. While not too complex, it's intriguing and reminds us to always re-evaluate what we know. It's never too late to change sides or do the right thing.
hunteraunt12's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
jamiemaimme's review against another edition
3.0
I liked it! I really enjoyed the world it was set in and it had a nice atmosphere.
Nice plot & characters, good, solid fantasy book. Not groundbreaking, not the best book I've read, but it gave me a pleasant couple of hours while I was reading it.
Nice plot & characters, good, solid fantasy book. Not groundbreaking, not the best book I've read, but it gave me a pleasant couple of hours while I was reading it.
ambiiumm23'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ssjonoyoung's review against another edition
4.0
4.5* really. It's just such a reminisce for me, it was such a fun novel when I was younger and now it still manages to capture that fun element. Great short read.
belgatherial's review against another edition
4.0
Charming stuff. I love Colfer. Really original. :)
zanosgood's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0