- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: Puffin Books; 1st edition (5 May 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141381647
- ISBN-13: 978-0141381640
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
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 Artemis Fowl and the Last Guardian is the final thrilling Artemis Fowl adventure in Eoin Colfer's series. Let the misadventure begin - for the last time. |
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This fourth outing for Eoin Colfer’s teenage criminal mastermind, Artemis Fowl, is--as ever--full of dramatic action, explosions, treachery, high speed chases, windy escapes from Trolls and a generous helping of fairy magic. There are plenty of laughs amidst the action and more new technical gizmos than you could fit into James Bond’s latest car. At the end of Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code, Artemis was left with his memory erased of all previous dealings with the fairy folk, any underground realms he may have visited, a certain LEPrecon police officer called Holly Short he may have been acquainted with--even the flatulent, burrowing, kleptomaniac dwarf, Mulch Diggums. Everything. It was part of the deal he struck when he helped save the fairies and they aided his rescue of Fowl Snr. from captivity. But, having been accused of a heinous crime, Holly now needs Fowl’s expertise once more to clear her name and save Fairykind from oblivion.
Opal Koboi, the most dangerous pixie who ever lived, has eluded capture and is out for revenge. She’s framed Holly and tried to kill Artemis and his trusty bodyguard Butler. Holly must try to bring Artemis up to speed quickly in order to foil Opal’s dastardly plan to expose the fairies down below to the humans on top.
Like J K Rowling, Colfer has complete mastery over the cast of characters he has created in this popular series of novels. Half of the pleasure of the Harry Potter novels is to be had by simply enjoying how the familiar characters interact--savouring their established foibles and characteristics and revelling in all the new things they get up to. In The Opal Deception, Colfer pairs up his heroes and villains brilliantly and has the same amount of tremendous fun with them. It’s witty and enjoyable and will be appreciated by all. (Age 9 and over) --John McLay
Times Education Supplement, June 1st 2005
A wickedly entertaining mix of technology and wit.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The fourth Artemis Fowl book from Eoin Colfer is another brilliantly written story that is original and enjoyable. This time, the fairy people realise they need Artemis Fowl again after an old friend (the clue is in the title) returns to get her revenge. However there is one teensy problem ...
... Artemis remembers nothing about fairies. His mind wiped at the end of the book 3, he is rendered far less useless than he has ever been. With Holly accused of murder, and an ally they will definitely need in jail, the race is on, with very little time to save the fairy and human world - and with everyone against them, it is going to be incredibly difficult.
Despite a few shaky points where you consider the possibility of plot holes and inconsistencies with the other books, this book is highly enjoyable. Eoin Colfer never resorts to a typical formula, each book taking on a new form - and this is no exception. Instead of Artemis hatching a plan (books 1 and 3) or him making a deal with the fairies for them to both complete missions (book 2) they are now solely depending on him, with him not remembering anything about what the last few books have contained.
One of the brilliant things about the books is the incredible plans that Artemis creates to get out of impossibly scenarios. They never fail to amuse and amaze, and always extend the credibility of his character - a fair task when he is 13 and a criminal genius. One problem with Eoin Colfer's writing is his way of flipping back between times so much (ie telling the same scenario through different eyes). The fact that he does it is not the problem, it is more the order in which he does them that is annoying - a fact that may be visible to people reading the book.
Well, writing this took 10 minutes. I think that's substantial. I look forward to the next book - there'd BETTER be one!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book, like all of Eoin Colfer's so far, has delivered a powerful warning shot to all the legions of Harry Potter disciples - there are other childrens/adults books out there, written with the same attention to plot and cadence, with the right mix of gags, punchlines, graphic cartoon violence, slimy monsters, and Sam Spade one-liners. This book, like all the others in the series, is a joy to read, and has had me laughing out loud, much to the discomfort of my early morning tube train companions. The whole series appeals to the 8 year-old prankster in all of us, yet has a puckish good humour that cracks even the most cynical old crust on occasion, and the inventively outlandish gadgets, locations and otherwordly species that pop their spiky heads in and out of the narrative only serve to drag you in deeper. Colfer positively revels in describing loathesome characters and their body functions, drooling monsters with impossible abilities, nose-picking halfwits, technological marvels we all secretly wished really existed, and inventively explosive bad endings for some of the bad guys. All the children I have bought these books for have lapped this all up and begged for more.
I bought the first book for my young-teen daughter, so far all subsequent episodes have remained firmly on my shelves! Part of the appeal of the stories is that they read like an old Saturday morning cinema serial, where each episode ends on a clifhanger, after some unbelievable plot twists, and the following week the heroes have to pull off even more outrageous and unlikely stunts to extricate themselves, win the girl and get the kiss. I hope Eoin Colfer keeps Artemis and his cronies on the shelves for many years to come, after all, my generation had William and Jennings, this generation needs Artemis Fowl!
I bought the first book for my young-teen daughter, so far all subsequent episodes have remained firmly on my shelves! Part of the appeal of the stories is that they read like an old Saturday morning cinema serial, where each episode ends on a clifhanger, after some unbelievable plot twists, and the following week the heroes have to pull off even more outrageous and unlikely stunts to extricate themselves, win the girl and get the kiss. I hope Eoin Colfer keeps Artemis and his cronies on the shelves for many years to come, after all, my generation had William and Jennings, this generation needs Artemis Fowl!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When receiving the first book of the series, back four or five years ago, I loved them. This love has continued. I am now old enough to stop reading these books, I shouldn't have read them four or five years ago.
The Opal Deception is an enjoyable read. As you can guess from the title, this books concerns Opal, the pixie. It is a long story, with an enjoyable storyline. Some of the areas are a little vaguely described; however, the overall effect of the books is one of joy and brilliance. There is a twist at many of the crucial points. This adds to the brilliance.
This is a enjoyable and fabulous addition to the series.
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Artemis Fowl and the Opal Deception
Like all the Artemis Fowl books Eoin Colfer writes very well, the plots are well thought out. There is no lag in the action. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Catlady
The next Harry Potter
The Artemis Fowl books have been written for younger kids. But I find them extremely entertaining myself. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Jan Drooghmans
artemis fowl
I am an adult and yet i still enjoy these books, my kids now your started to read them and they love them too. Read more
Published 17 months ago by sal
Arty boy you never seem to disapoint
After indulging my self in the previous instalment of Artemis Fowl and the Eternity Code i couldnt wait to get my hands on the Opal Deception -and needless to say it was a... Read more
Published 19 months ago by lo[is] -la[rmie]
Artemis fowl POSTER.
It's a nice poster but when I bought it ,it was advertised as a book so had to sent it back.
Published 19 months ago by M. Gregory
A great series
The Artemis Fowl series continues to impress me with each instalment. This fourth book in the series is just as much fun as the previous works and still manages to advance the... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2009 by Sulkyblue
Lots of fun
The Artemis Fowl series continues to impress me with each installment. This fourth book in the series is just as much fun as the previous works and still manages to advance the... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2009 by Sulkyblue
DON'T BUY this if you want the unabridged version
I bought this thinking that it was the unabridged version as there was no description to say that it wasn't. There was my first mistake. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2009 by Mark Robinson
Amazing!!
I loved it! At the beginning I thought it wouldn't be that good but Colfer handles the time paradox really well. I'm so looking forward for the next one!
Published on 18 April 2009 by C. J. Ribalta
Excellent read.
Terry Pratchett meets Clive Cussler! Aimed at younger readers but read by adults too, the books in this series are excellent. Couldn't put them down and sorry when I did.
Published on 1 Feb 2009 by A. Wood
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