Rating: Summary: Artemis Fowl The Arctic Incident Review Review: Artemis gets an e-mail from Russia that the Russian Mafia has captured his father and are holding him for Ransom.While in the underground world,somehow some enemies of the Faires retrived an outlawed weapon and are now destroying the fairy world.With the LEP's weapons disabled and the B'Wa'Kell armed with softnose lasers,they will need help from Artemis and Butler.This is a story of betrayal,friendship and survival.I loved this book in every way. If you like stories with a fast-paced storyline and filled with suspense go to the Artemis Fowl seriesBy Yours truly ZERO COOL
Rating: Summary: Another easy read Review: I enjoyed this book almost as much as the first. Again we had the witty and sarcastic humor that I loved. I again was laughing till I had tears at some points in the book. I also read this one in a day, so it's great if you're on a plane or some such thing. This one did explore other characters which was nice too. Definately read the first one first or you might find yourself pretty lost.
Rating: Summary: A Fun Sequel, Leaves You Wanting More Review: This is the sequel to Artemis Fowl which, like the first book, is a quick and fun read that is pretty hard to put down. Unlike the first book, there is a lot more character development as you get a better look at the characters from the first book. The largest development comes from Artemis Fowl, who, it turns out, actually does have a heart!!! I must admit, that while I did enjoy the first book, the coldness of the main character really left a bad taste in my mouth. That was resolved in this book. I'm really looking forward to picking up the third book sometime. This book is recommended for kids of all ages... but read the first book first because there is a lot of character interaction that you need to understand.
Rating: Summary: It's not hard to see this as a movie Review: Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident has our former villain, Artemis Fowl, basking in the win of both half a ton of gold and the return of his mother's mental health. Less exciting is when he is sent back to boarding school (makes you pity school counselors even more). But he is soon on a mission to rescue his father, who was kidnapped by the Russian organized crime syndicate. To do so, he will forge a temporary (?) truce with the Lower Elements Police Force: they help find his father, he helps find out who's behind the plot to disarm the LEP and take over the world. The only actor I can't find someone for is Artemis. HOLLY- Winona Ryder BUTLER- Tom Hanks MULCH- Colin Farell OPAL KOBOI- Monica Belucci ROOT- Sly Stallone CUDGEON- Tommy Lee Jones RUSSIAN MAFIYA- Russian people TROUBLE- Matt Damon FOALY- Joey Pants Some people might say, "Colin Farell as Mulch?!?" But Farell's Irish, and Rhys-Davies has already been Gimli. It says Mulch should be Irish. And Farell was enough of a sleazeball in Daredevil that he could play a kleptomaniac. But I digress. This is a great book. You're left hanging at the end, and all the things left unfinished are too good to spoil. Buy, buy, buy. Definitely for 10+.
Rating: Summary: Entertaining piece of work! Review: To say that Artemis Fowl is like Harry Potter is a great injustice to Eoin Colfer's brilliance. Although Harry Potter is a great series on its own, Artemis Fowl deserves equal recognition for being an entertaining, well-crafted and imaginative piece of literature. The Arctic Incident starts off with Artemis Fowl being psycho-analyzed in his school. When his courageous sidekick Butler suddenly called him, the adventures of this boy genius starts off once again. Just like in the first book, Eoin Colfer brilliant weaves the lives of fairies and humans, as this time, they join forces to quash the goblin rebellion and then save Artemis' father. The next events to unfold will keep you glued to your seats as the old but interesting and colorful characters return to the magic that is known as the Artemis Fowl series. Eoin Colfer again shines in his second installment of the trilogy. All the characters are given their 15 minutes of fame and their characterizations are flawless. There are no single-dimensioned characters as Colfin painstakingly describe each one of them. Mulch Diggums shines best in this novel as he and Artemis subtly form a bond that will probably affect the next few installments. The Arctic Incident is a must-read for Artemis Fowl fans. It has more suspenseful events, which are good elements for a movie.
Rating: Summary: Not At All Fowl Review: Artemis Fowl By: Eoin Colfer Reviewed by: C. Hannum Artemis Fowl is not your typical teanage boy. He's the smartest human being the world's ever seen. He's searching for his father, who everyone thinks died in a boating acident. Artemis is determined to find his father even if it means teaming up with his worst enemies, the LEP otherwise knows as faries. This book was good in many ways. It is a tale of courage and loyalty. Artemis is willing to team up with anyone who will help him get back the "one of the few he loves." The faries are willing to help him because he is willing to pay back the gold he stole from them. Artemis is willing to take many risks in order to sve his father, even if they are life threatening. He has a plan and even he himself thinks "it might be a bit extreme." My favorite part of the book was when Artemis was willing to do anything in order to save his father, even if it means to shoot him. Artemis's butler, Butler, is his best friend and even doubts Artemis's decision.
Rating: Summary: Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident Review: "So, even though his involvement with the goblin uprising during this year was to be traumatic, terrifying, and dangerous, it was probably the best thing that could have happened to him. At least he spent some time outdoors, and got to meet some new people. It's a pity most of them were trying to kill him." Well, to Artemis Fowl, occurrences such as this were perfectly normal. The thirteen-year-old criminal mastermind is back in the much-anticipated sequel to the first Artemis Fowl, Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident by Eon Colfer. Eon Colfer uses descriptive vocabulary and imaginate phrases to paint the world of Artemis Fowl. The author's craft in this book is phenomenal. The characters are bold and spontaneous; the plot was well developed and intricate, and the villains were, (as villains are), maniacal. Speaking of maniacal villains, Briar Cudgeon, (remember him?), and Opal Koboi team up with the B'wa Kell goblins to take control of the Lower Elements. Unbeknownst to the Lower Elements, Artemis has a predicament of his own. Artemis must pay five million dollars to the Russian Mafia to ensure the safe return of his father. Artemis's brain has never failed him before, but there's a first time for everything. Will Artemis come up with a solution in time? This book is humorous, witty, and captivating. Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident will leave you dangling until the last page.
Rating: Summary: Nice fairy tale Review: This book is better than the first one, maybe is because you know what are you going to read, nevertheless is a fairy tale but better, here you see the love that a boy can have for his father and do whatever he needs to do to save him, I recommend this book to read it when you need some relax, because you won't have to think anything while you read, is a very easy book to read.
Rating: Summary: The tricky book Review: I liked this book because of the team work between Holly, Root, Butler, and Artemis. What I didn't like was all of the confusing technology. Fortunately at the end of the book, it was easy to sum up the whole story in one sentence. The Commander Cudgeon had turned evil. He wants Root out and himself in as head of LEPrecon. So he works with an evil genius pixie, Opal Koboi, at Koboi Labs. Opal shuts down all LEP weaponry, and blames our centaur friend, Foaly. He's now locked in his control room having tantrums. This is where Artemis comes in. If Artemis helps Holly and Root, then they'll help him save his father from the Russians. I recommend this book to anyone who likes the fairy technology and physics. If you like the cleverness of Artemis Fowl, then the third book is for you. I also have to admit, the plot of this story is great, and Artemis is sometimes even speechless.
Rating: Summary: Evil Subsides Review: Influenced by the success of the Harry Potter series, Eion Colfer returns with his second book about the anti-hero Artemis Fowl. This book contains dual plots with Artemis trying to rescue his missing father from the Russian Mafia, and helping the fairies save the world. When a mysterious ransom was demanded from the Russian mob, Artemis Fowl must require help from his past adversaries, the faeries, in order to rescue his long lost father from the hands of the Mafia. In exchange of their assistance, Artemis must aid the faeries in stopping an evil scheme that might wipe out the fairies. The second book contains a solid plot; however, it strays away from the kidnapping and evil schemes of the first book and wanders into a more heroic storyline. A little bit of a disappointment this time, is the revelation of a more sensitive Artemis. Where the first Artemis book established Artemis as an evil criminal mastermind, and boy prodigy, The Artic Incident, has Artemis becoming ¡§friends¡¨ with the faeries that he once despised and he shows feelings of regret and loss for his father In doing this, Colfer has destroyed one of the ¡§cool¡¨ personality traits of Artemis Fowl that was established in the first book and distinguished Artemis as truly delicious character and not another Harry Potter ¡¥rip-off.¡¨ Do we really want Artemis to show these weak and pathetic emotions? What I really enjoyed about this book was the return of the fairies from the first book and this time the fairies are much more in-depth since the first book, where in the first book it focuses more on Artemis Fowl. Overall, The Artic Incident is a solid sequel to Artemis Fowl. It shows a more sensitive side of Artemis but there is still enough evil to keep loyal fans happy. Hopefully in the next addition to the series, Colfer can return Artemis to his old truly evil self. This book is recommended for 8 and above or anyone interested in taking over the world.
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