The Supernaturalist

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Summary: Please do not waste your money on this
Review: (...) it seems as if it consists of nothing but recycled cliches and overly melodramatic heroics.

I was lucky enough to read the first chapter of The Supernaturalist at Hyperion's website and was left breathless at the last word; I had to buy the book the first day it came out. Disappointingly, most everything after that first chapter did not impress me. While the critics may tell you of the book's many 'unexepected plot twists' they become tiresome and predictible, and actually made me want to put the book down. I would recommend borrowing the book from the library or a friend instead.

While Colfer's wonderfully unique dialogue and absurd, Odyssey-like meanderings through the supernatural usually enrich his books, they can do nothing to support the abysmal structure of his latest. I noticed several typo errors that should have been caught by a careful editor; it seems as if the book was tossed out as fast as possible in order to rake in more money, neglecting time for Colfer's story to develop on a deeper level.

I would have given this book three stars, if it were not for its climax. The Supernaturalist's climax (don't worry there are no spoilers)can be essentially divided into two parts: the first, the ultimate deux es machina, and the second seemingly put in as an excuse for a sequel to be written. And what do sequels equal?

Exactly.

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Summary: Eoin Strikes Again!
Review: Eoin Colfer had always been one of my favorite authors ever since I read his Artemis Fowl series. Naturally I was intrigued to read 'The Supernaturalist' when it first came out ... but I was still wary of the book seeing as it was obviously going to be different from Artemis Fowl. But, I was happily rewarded with a highly gripping novel that has you twisting corners and testing your wits on every word. Cosmo Hill, a no-sponsor, escapes the horrible clutches of the Clarissa Frayne orphanage, only to be rescued by a vigilante gang that call themselves the supernaturalists, who fight the suposedly evil parsites which suck the life force out of dying humans. The city the supernaturalists patrol was truly a horrid creation by Colfer, and by horrid I mean truly saddening for the characters who live in it. Chemical smog covers the city, and rain becomes even hard enough to ruin cars! The setting of course only fitted perfectly with the morbid theme of good fighting against an apocalyptic evil. The colorful cast were all vividly drawn, having histories that all contributed to their point of view and motives. Colfer tests his characters beliefs with twisting plot turns that kept me glued to the page. He offers excitement, humor, and most of all, action in this exciting new novel. It may be different from Artemis Fowl, but Colfer was at his best in this new genre, and I hopefully await a sequel which seems highly probable.

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Summary: No Artemis Fowl
Review: I became a fan of Eoin Colfer after reading the Artemis Fowl series. Unlike the Supernaturalist, the Artemis Fowl books have in-depth characters, unique plots and witty dialouge. Here, Colfer seems to focus purely on the technological aspect of the story, and forgets the rest. Sure, while we get a blow by blow description of the characters plugging in some electro gadget or other, we wonder what this has to do with the story.
The charactars are pretty stereotypical, with nothing particularily unique or fascinating. The plot is interesting enough, and the setting, while grotesque is well presented.
The problem is, the characters don't seem to interact with the setting or eachother. When Colfer throws in the "plot twists," there is no slow suspensful build up to make them as shocking as they could have been. It's as if someone said, okay the bomb blew up in the Restaurant! Versus, showing people eating and minding their own business, and then showing the villian with the bomb.
What this book did do for me, is help me appreciate how good the Artemis Fowl books really are. I've felt that the Supernaturalist is Eoin Colfer's second dud (counting the Wish List.) I really hope he doesn't suffer from Sophomore Slump, and brings back the sparkle and magic of Artemis Fowl. Perhaps this book should have spent some more time in the editing room, replacing the technology with actual human emotion.

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Summary: The Supernaturalist
Review: I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed it because the characters were well thought out. The plot fell into the story piece by piece. There was one twist right after another. It is arguably better then Eion's Artimis Fowl series. I really think this book is that good. This book was a pleasure to read. I recommend this book to science fiction fans or someone looking for a good book to read for a book report. I think Eion Colfer should continue this book into a series, it would be awesome.

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Summary: HIS BEST BOOK YET!
Review: I finished this book more than 12 hours ago and I still can't stop thinking about it. The plot was great and it will possibly be one of the best sci-fi books you'll ever read.

The story mainly focuses on Cosmo Hill, but gives the point of veiw of other characters too just like Eoin Colfer does in many of his books. Once you start reading this book, you will not want to put it down. I know I didn't.

I hope it becomes a classic for years to come.

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Summary: Eoin Colfer's best!!!
Review: I have read all of Eoin Colfer's books (The Artemis Fowl ones and The Wish List) and I'll have to say that this is definately in the top two with the second Artemis Fowl book. I've been thinking about how to write what this book is about and I decided that what the front flap of the book said is the best thing. So read that and.... OK. Here's my thouhgts

It was written in the style of Eoin Colfer's other books with interesting characters and a witty sense of humor. It shows a world in the future (Satalite City to be exact) and it's a future world like never before. Its great! And it gripped me from start to finish. It was one of his best plots and ideas yet. It had twists and turns that kept the reader with their mouths open. And it had the same sort of rescue-every-thing-is-going-wrong kind of ending, just like the other books. And I thought the ending to this book was much more powerful than other of his other books.

If you've read any of his other books and liked them or not even read any of his books this is a must buy!!! And I loved the cover too. You should definately get it!!!

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Summary: Please spend your money on this!
Review: Okay, maybe it is just me, but I love Eoin Colfer. Artemis Fowl was cool, The Wish List was good too, but The Supernaturalist was GREAT!
Cosmo Hill is a great main character and its just keeps getrting better after the first chapter. Believe me, this is not a waste of time.
If Eoin Colfer keeps on writing, heck he could be the greatest author in American history. Artemis Fowl, GREAT, GREAT novel. Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident GREAT GREAT novel. Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code The best one yet, The Wish List, maybe if you are not a Catholic you won't like the whole religious thing, but hey I'm Hindu and I like it and The Supernaturalist is a great book too!
Sequels would be awesome to this book, even though it sets up to one, but hey I'm glad it did. Its climax is not poor and it has great exposition about Satelite City, and everything is just great!
Please buy this book, listen to me from a TRUE Eoin Colfer fan, get this book it is not a waste of time.

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Summary: Excellent and fascinating book!
Review: This book and its author created a fascinating world and reality in which to follow believable characters through the fantastic. Much the way more traditional sci-fi and space opera has done over the years and continues to do: "Stranger in a Strange Land", "Rendezvous with Rama", "2001", "2010", "Childhood's End", "I,Robot", "Ringworld", "Advent of the Corps", and more.

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Summary: Not a waste of time or money
Review: This is not Aretimis Fowl. If you come in excpecting Artemis Fowl, you are likely to be disappointed. This is a very good book. Eoin Colfer uses his ability to write fantastic characters that you find your self torn between who you like the best, similiar to Aretmis Fowl. Take it from me, an average 14 year old boy much like Cosmo, Colfer captures his feelings greatly. However, sometimes the plot moves a bit to fast and some of the early plot twists are a tad predictable, despite it you will find yourself loving this book. The one thing that seperates this from Aretimis Fowl is the fact that this one has a better ending then any of the three. Overall, a book you won't be sorry you read.

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Summary: One of Colfer's best
Review: When i first picked up the book i thought that it was another badly written book that was all about what things in the future would have. IT IS NOT. While this does take place in the future (the darker side of the future) it focuses on so many other things. The plot kept me involved from the start, from the exciting and dangerous escape of Cosmo and Ziplock, to the climactic and plot-twisted ending of the book (which just kept me having to tell somebody about).

The characters are so well represented, and i loved reading about how the Supernaturalists were like an immune team. Cosmo is the perfect character to focus on, because of his constant curiosity and charming nature, while Mona, Ditto and Stefan all have traits that are just too much to include here.

The plot is definitely the most exciting and creative part of the story. I don't think i've ever read a book with a plot that built up to the climax so well and left me as surprised at the plot twists (The first one I kinda saw coming, but the one near the end that leads to the climax took me completely by surprise)

this book definitely goes up there with Colfer's other masterpieces - Artemis Fowl 1 + 3 (the second one i found a little boring. The wish list was well written, but i didn't really like the characters or the story)

BUY THIS BOOK, YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF READING IT OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER And over and over......

BRAVO COLFER!!!!!