The Atlantis Complex

Not my favorite Artemis book. Plot of the book felt like a sub-plot that didn't make it into a previous book. A little too easy to predict events, etc.

Still a fun read, but not my favorite.

3.5This was a reread. I knew that Artemis was sick, but it shocked me how serious it felt in the beggining of the book.The thing I didn't like about the book was the antagonistSPOILERS*
In the end of the book, the villain is “redeemed”, because he decided to go with Leonor and not explode the hospital.
First, I don't think what Tornabol feels for her is love, but instead it is obsession.
Second, he forced her to stay with him by brainwashing her. So basically kidnapping.
And for some reason, nobody mentions how their relationship is not healthy at all.

Artemis Fowl fans will likely enjoy the continued humor and perseverance of the characters that we have grown to love. Artemis, Butler, Juliet, Holly, Foley, and Mulch all figure prominently in the adventure. However, this seventh installment in the Artemis Fowl series introduces the concept of thralls and runs (magic with very little magic), a new super fairy villain, a fairy space program, and a strange disorder. It's almost too much. Still an interesting story, but less captivating.

I could barely stay engaged with the story because of so many things that appeared to be out of step with the world that Eoin Colfer had so diligently created in stories 1 through 5 (6 introduced time travel and a new species, so it was a bit off as well).

I would recommend that readers just skip this one, but I have not yet read #8.

“I don't have much experience with real people,” admitted Orion, slumping beside the centaur. “Or feelings that translate to the world. But I think I am sad now. And lonely. We have lost a friend.”
These were words from the heart, and Foaly felt he had to be sympathetic. “Okay. It's not your fault. We have both lost someone special.”
Orion sniffed. “Good. Then, worthy centaur, perhaps you could give me a ride to the village on your back. Then I can make a few pennies with my verses while you build us a shack and perform circus tricks for passersby.”


We're off again, I suppose?” said Mulch eventually. “Off on another save-the-world, nick-of-time, seat-of-the-pants adventure?”


“Artemis doesn't trust Myles and Beckett? That's just ridiculous. What terrible acts of sabotage are three-year-olds supposed to commit?”
Butler grimaced. “Unfortunately, Myles contaminated one of Artemis's petri dishes when he wanted a sample for his own experiments.”
“That's hardly industrial espionage. What did Beckett do?”
“He ate Artemis's hamster.”

I didn't love this one as much, can't decide if it was me not paying attention, or the story was just a little less cohesive...but still enjoyed it well enough to move on to the next one! :)

I love this series, and this book is another great one.