Artemis Fowl the Atlantis Complex

The Atlantis Complex was such a good read! Eoin Colfer has amazed me with his ability to keep the series going, each book just as good as its predecessor. The Atlantis Complex is jam-packed with the action, fantasy, comedy, sci-fi brilliance, and over-all Artemis-ness that I have come to love and expect in all of Colfer's timeless books. I can't wait to read the spin-off series; the Fowl Twins!

Artemis isn't right in the head. He's having a touch of OCD - talking in words of five or rearranging items on his desk. He's also feeling paranoid. Plus, he has an idea to save the world. After sending Butler off on a bogus mission, he meets the new commander, Foaly, and Holly Short to explain his latest idea in Iceland. Just before he demonstrates the new technology, a large space vehicle appears. It's one of Foaly's more brilliant designs, but now it's under someone else's control, and that someone is using it for deadly purposes. As they attempt to escape the area, Artemis is hit and undergoes a personality switch. Holly must hold everything and everyone together while trying to escape the situation and uncover the meaning behind their attack. Unfortunately, she could really use Artemis's crafty criminal skills, but for now she must deal with Orion. Can Artemis fight through the Atlantis Complex (a disease enabled by the combination of guilt and fairy magic) in time to help save the people he loves - and his mind? I love Artemis Fowl. He's such an evil genius but also a great character to root for. Right now, he's struggling with his past actions and feels tempted to turn to the good side. I'm not sure how I feel about that, but it's interesting to watch the struggle. I love the sidekicks of this book. I love the relationship between Butler and his sister and their crazy athletic ability to kick butt anytime, anywhere. I love Holly Short - she's feisty and sarcastic, always breaking the rules, and she has a good heart. I really can't wait to see what will happen next. Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel

A very good book with all the humor, plot twists and character development of all the other books plus a big dash of drama and a much wider outlook for Artemis. As a fan of the series, I went through this book in a flash and I must say that I understand WHY readers are saying this book was disappointing when compared to the others. 1) It was over too fast. (It was like, wth, that's it? No more?) 2) And I felt like Artemis didn't get enough airtime. (I want more!) Artemis was MIA because it was Orion who was mostly there. And hilarious and lovable though he may be, I (along with Holly and Foaly and most readers I'm sure) still missed watching Artemis' brilliant mind in action and saving the day. But then again, for me this also added to the story. I missed Artemis but Orion was fun and refreshing and opened up possibilities. He said things and did things that made Artemis cringe and he got away with it. Well, mostly got away with it. Also, I'm sure by now Artemis' fans have absolute faith in his abilities to outsmart the enemy. Well, in this book, even that is not so airtight anymore! He's got Atlantis Complex! Lol. Talk about throwing a wrench into the well-oiled workings of the series. Anyway, in a nutshell, I agree with the most helpful reviewer. This book is a prologue. A set up of sorts for the next book. I enjoyed every page of it, but the reason why it seemed to just whet my appetite is because that's what it's supposed to do. Definitely looking forward to the next book.

Artemis Fowl and the Atlantis Complex is an amazing novel and a fabulous edition to the Artemis Fowl series. Intertwining character histories while adding new plot elements, this new novel's suspense, excitement, drama, and romance weave a stunning tale of conspiracy plots and romantic intrigue that will be sure to keep readers of all ages on the edge of their seats from one cover to the other.

I must begin this review by telling you that this book is completely different than any other book in the series. Like, really. Artemis even discusses how the adventure was different in the Epilogue. Not that it doesn't fit in; the seat-of-the-pants adventure and delicious humour is still there. But something about it is just......different. Maybe it's the villain who is driven more by romance than anything else. Maybe it's the fact that the heroes are, the majority of the time, two steps behind said villain rather than two steps ahead. I think the second one is it. It seems like the heroes have a helpless demeanor about them most of the time. But somehow, this adds to the story rather than detracting from it. The perilous state of Artemis's mind adds an emotional level to this story that none of the other's seem to have. I thoroughly enjoyed the jaunts into Artemis's brain; the alter-ego Orion is also a delight to read about. There is something slightly darker about this book, too, which I think is a good thing. Like I said, it is a tad-more emotionally driven than the rest. I find this fascinating. Also, I was thrilled by the fact that most of the plot was a blatant set-up for a future Artemis/Holly relationship (SPOILERS: The elf having a human wife, Orion claiming that Artemis also has unspoken feelings for Holly, Holly claiming Trouble isn't her boyfriend. Is anyone else PUMPED!?). I love the way Artemis is slowly becoming a better and better person, specifically the fact that he is prepared to give all her has to the environment. I would also like to point out that The Time Paradox is NOT random as so many seem to think. It sets up a lot of plot elements in this one, mostly involving Artemis's further growth. And I have always found Artemis's growth to be my favorite part of the series, which is why I loved this installment so much. I'm also going to inform you that I was a tad confused for the first half of the book. I felt like I was supposed to be familiar with Turnball Root, and I kept thinking "WHERE HAVE I HEARD THIS NAME BEFORE?!?!" I then remembered a story from The Artemis Fowl Files, about Holly's induction into Recon. This explains a ton of Root's bakstory, and really made the story click for me. PLEASE READ THE ARTEMIS FOWL FILES BEFORE READING THIS! It makes everything make so much more sense! The ending is strangely heart-wrenching and satisfying, despite the fact that it obviously leaves a huge cliffhanger for the 8th book. I love how you can just FEEL everything coming to a close, and I'm sure the next book will be the last (Also because Colfer has stated there will only be one more book). Although I'm certainly sad that my adventures with Artemis will be over, every story needs an end. And you can feel the build up in this novel. Anyway, I really liked this book. It certainly wasn't my absolute favorite in the series, but it has so much emotion and charm that I loved it anyway. Definitely a great addition to this series!

A great new Artemis Fowl book set in the lost city of Atlantis...well not quite. The uber talented Eoin Colfer has Artemis having to deal with 'Atlantis Complex' (obsessive compulsive disorder) which has affected him after all his dealings with magic. Artemis has changed into a nice guy with plans to save the world! This story has a great deal of action as well as fantastic wit. The most interesting thing about the book is what is going on in Artemis' mind including his hallucinations - making this a really clever story. All in all a brilliant story whose plot I mustn't give too much away. The characters in the Artemis Fowl are lovable, interesting and this book if not ground breaking certainly goes into areas that fantasy books rarely go. Buy, read and enjoy! Other recommended fantasy fiction stories: Godstone - The Kairos Boxes 100 Cupboards (100 Cupboards, Bk 1)