The Lost Colony (Artemis Fowl, Book 5)
by Eoin Colfer
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Book Reviews of The Lost Colony (Artemis Fowl, Book 5)
Book Review: Artemis Fowl Finds His Match
Summary: 5 Stars
When I finished reading this fifth volume of Artemis Fowl, my main relief was that it wouldn't be the last: "Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox" is on its way!
Those who haven't read "Artemis Fowl and the Lost Colony," though, should do so quickly. As usual, it is a unique zippy-fun-magical combination of a juvenile (and much more intelligent) James Bond and fantasy literature.
And I must say, the present volume is my favorite (so far).
Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that Artemis Fowl--by now a teenager--finally finds his match. A match that is, moreover, a gorgeous French female who is younger than Artemis. She, too, has discovered the existence of the Fairies below ground und wants to capture one of them for scientific studies (Sounds like the old Artemis, doesn't it?). The thing is, she isn't out for just any fairy, but for the greatest haters of humanity that there are: Demons.
However, more than just two players participate in this lethally dangerous game. Holly Short is commissioned by Section 8 to find out what her old comrade Artemis Fowl is doing. And then there is a mysterious assassin called Billy Kong, who is out to take some pretty serious revenge.
An ancient Time Spell separates the demons from humankind, and Artemis has to keep the Spell from dissolving. If he doesn't succeed, the inhabitants of the earth will fall prey to the bloodthirsty race of the demons.
Did I manage to wet your appetite? Then read the "Colony" now before the "The Time Paradox (Artemis Fowl, Book 6)" hits the shelves.
- Jacob Schriftman, Author of The Crack Beneath the Worlds and Other Books
Book Review: Artemis as a good guy makes for a great book!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Artemis Fowl books have continued to be a great series to read. For some reason I always start reading these books with a bit of reluctance because they are, after all, kids books. A few pages into the book though I am always hooked again; this continues to be the case.
In this book Artemis calculates that the time warped island that demons live on is slowly unraveling. He is attempting to prove his calculation by detaining a time warped demon. With a demon as proof he is hoping that fairykind will take him seriously and take action to save the demon race. When he shows up at the next demon appearance he finds that he is not he only one who has made calculations about demon appearances. A girl Artemis's age, name Minerva, kidnaps the displaced demon in hopes of completing research on the demon and hopefully winning the Noble Prize. Of course everyone's plans end up collapsing and chaos ensues.
The book is action packed and non-stop intellectual fun from the beginning to the end. The new characters introduced are wonderful. Minerva is the perfect female counterpart to Artemis and No.1, who revels in his new found English vocabulary, is a hoot. The whole gang is back and ready to deliver. Holly is in for a lot of action and Foaly has a whole new bag of tricks in his hands..er...I mean hoofs. Artemis is taking his turn as a "good guy" seriously and his new outlook on life really endears him to the reader. The addition of Minerva as a possible love interest is very interesting. Finally Artemis has someone to laugh at quark jokes with.
This is another fun book that further enhances the Artemis Fowl series. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
Book Review: "Your first lengthy conversation with a girl your own age"
Summary: 4 Stars
This new book in the Artemis Fowl series succeeds at moving the story forward and introducing some new and important elements. As if it was not enough with all the different magical creatures, such as fairies, elves, goblins and dwarves, now we get to meet demons and warlocks. These two species are also associated with quantum leaps in time and space, which introduces a level of complexity in the plot that is hard to grasp. Trying to understand the logic behind this process will prove to be challenging to say the least, and Colfer says it clearly in his own words: "Time quandaries such as these should be forgotten for the sake of sanity". Following this advice will allow for a more enjoyable read.
The aspect of the plot that I found to be revolutionary and enthralling in this book has to do with the introduction of the character of Minerva. She is a female version of Artemis, a couple of years younger but with a similar level of intelligence and resourcefulness for obtaining what she wants. When Minerva crosses paths with Artemis in their mutual search for a demon, hidden emotions arise and sparks fly all around. Holly and Butler will naturally take part in the events that unfold, as will Minerva's dangerous and unstable bodyguard.
This installment is not as fast-paced as some of the previous ones and the fact that Mulch only has limited participation in the story, as does Foaly, reduces the opportunities to introduce the usual humor we have come to expect from this series. The book is nevertheless interesting and fans of the series will definitely have a good time.
Book Review: Artemis Fowl and the Lost Colony the best book ever
Summary: 5 Stars
Artemis Fowl
and the
Lost Colony
by Eoin Colfer
Book Review by Mid-prairie Teen
This Book was phenomenal. I mean there were mystery, humor, and cliffhanger chapters. I try to think of something bad in this book but, I can't because it was so good.
Well for those of you that haven't read the other four books in the series, (really should) Artemis Fowl is a boy genius. In this book he has discovered a tear and that he is about to become a man. The book is mostly centered on the tear but, every once in a while you get a puberty joke. Anyways he finds out that the tear is a way for these stranded demons to get to the earth's dimension. Unfortunately that means that the Fairy world will be exposed to the humans and destroyed by them. So then the reuniting of Holly Short -the elf ex-police officer- and the brilliant Artemis along with his body guard Butler and the dwarf Mulch. They will do all that they can to save the Fairy World. Before they can save the Fairies Artemis must face something that he has never seen before. An 11 year old girl who is just as smart as he is.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes suspense. This book is the best of the series and if you haven't read all of them then you should.
Book Review: Artemis Fowl Is Back
Summary: 5 Stars
After four books the Artemis Fowl series has been running lean. My fav one before this was number 3 The Eternity Code, but as soon as I even go half-way through this book it became my fav. The Lost Colony puts Artemis and his friends through the same activity they have been doing most of their life, Saving the World. This time it is Saving the World from a colony of angry and wild Demons trying to attack Earth. Lost Colony goes through ride of plot twists and action till the final confrontation is made. Lost Colony is a spectacular ride through Intense Action, Humor, Intwined with a little romance.
Eion Colfer does the best job he has ever done as a writer in this one as it is a must read.