Book Review: Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony

By Eoin Colfer 

5 Stars 

The Lost Colony by Eoin Colfer is the fifth book in the Artemis Fowl series. Throughout, Artemis and Butler race against time and a rival to capture a demon called N°1. As the demon island, Hybras, fails and begins to fall apart, Artemis's aim is, for once, to fix it all. He can't do it, however, without the help of the fairies, who he seems to be relying on more and more as time goes by, and N°1 himself. 

Firstly, the Artemis Fowl series has been my favourite ever since I first read it, and I love everything about it. If I talked about all of it, however, this review would be like a book, so I've just mentioned my favourite aspect, although I assure you that all of it is, I think, marvellous.  

Anyone who has read the previous books in this series will have noticed that each one focuses on a specific and different element of fiction. This particular book evolves around character. I find this especially interesting given the particular character, Artemis, and his unusual persona and disposition. From the very first book of the series, it has been evident that, in literary terms as would be used in his character analysis, Artemis is both a round and dynamic character. It's also important to mention that this kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. Some might say that the element of plot is ordinarily meant to do this, and I would agree. The fact, however, that Colfer was able to achieve this effect using character is, I think, remarkable. In truth, I came to love him as a character over the course of this book and its series, as I hope others will too. 

Reviewed by Uliana 

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