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Summary: Fowl as an anti-villain
Review: First of all, Colfer's Artemis Fowl series should not be read out of order. If you have not yet read the first book, you shouldn't read this one. "The arctic incident" is, without a doubt, a sequel to "Artemis Fowl", with the same characaters, and developments that come from the first part of the series. In the second book, Colfer chose to show his famous anti-hero genious boy as an anti-villain. Fowl is not portrayed as the evil kid I expected him to be when I started reading the book. In fact, I thought the series would become darker with each new book released, but after these first two stories I think that's unlikely. Fowl is still the central character, but now he must divide the reader's attention with a bigger participation of Captain Short, Commander Root, and even Butler and Potrus. Fowl will always be the "hero" of his books, but the cool thing about him is that he's a crooked hero, an evil, selfish kid with interesting plans to acheive what he wants. In this book, Artemis Fowl's role was a little too shallow, and he was portrayed, most of the times, as a good and sharing person; I didn't like that very much. Fowl's charm is being evil and selfish in a decent way, and that didn't happen in this book. "The arctic incident" is actually two plots together in the same story: Artemis Fowl wants to rescue his father from the russian Mafiya, but he needs the help and the technology of the Fairy People; to achieve that, he must, for his turn, help Root and Short to interrupt a coup-d'etat in the underworld. But the arctic part, the story involving Artemis' father, is much smaller than the underground part. Eoin Colfer's writing style continues to be easy to read and enjoyable, with some funny parts and a good display of well-developed and interesting characters. I only wished his future books were a little darker and with more complex plots. The first book is slightly better than this one. Grade 8.0/10
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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 series By Yours truly ZERO COOL
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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.
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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.
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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+.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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