A review by jetpackdolphin
Airman by Eoin Colfer
5.0
Airman tells the story of Connor Broekhart, a young man who is fascinated with flying. And no wonder: he was born in the air. Connor's family live in a castle on an island called Great Saltee. His father is an honoured general who is good friends with the king of The Saltee Islands, and Connor has spent much of his life growing up and playing with the king's daughter, Isabella. But one night, he stumbles on a horrible conspiracy, which will change his life forever, involving the assassination of the king and Connor's own teacher and mentor, Victor Vigny. Sentenced for a crime he didn't commit and sentenced to live out a harsh life as a prisoner on the infamous Little Saltee, Connor whiles away the hours dreaming of escape, which means he may have to fly ...
This book is one of many I can read over and over again and still enjoy it as much as the first time I read it. This book is so good, but I didn't quite love it enough to give five stars. If I could give it four and a half stars, I definitely would.
Eoin Colfer (known for his other awesome series, Artemis Fowl), writes excellent characters and has a knack for a great plot. Overall, an excellent writer. The action scenes are great and Connor's time spent in prison is harsh, but well realised, and the prison escape is certainly one I will remember. Airman is easy to read, but still smart (if that makes sense).
All in all, Airman is so relentlessly awesome that I'd recommend it to everyone I know, because I'm sure they'd love it.
This book is one of many I can read over and over again and still enjoy it as much as the first time I read it. This book is so good, but I didn't quite love it enough to give five stars. If I could give it four and a half stars, I definitely would.
Eoin Colfer (known for his other awesome series, Artemis Fowl), writes excellent characters and has a knack for a great plot. Overall, an excellent writer. The action scenes are great and Connor's time spent in prison is harsh, but well realised, and the prison escape is certainly one I will remember. Airman is easy to read, but still smart (if that makes sense).
All in all, Airman is so relentlessly awesome that I'd recommend it to everyone I know, because I'm sure they'd love it.