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Review: #272
Title: Artemis Fowl and the Opal Deception
Series: Artemis Fowl - 4th book
Author: Eoin Colfer
Read Before: yes
My Comments: When I had first read Eternity Code, I thought at the end of it, there’s no way there’ll be a sequel, what with the main character losing all his memories. However, the author has pulled through yet again, with a very plausible explanation. Most of the book is spent with the character trying to reclaim those memories amongst attempts at his life, and it’s exciting. The brilliant plan at the end was excellent, and the type that’s typical of the Artemis Fowl series. It would have been even more awesome if there was less time spent with Artemis with no memory, but what can you do. It was an exciting voyage from start to finish, and a pleasure to read. The humour was great, but less jokes than previous books. The death at the beginning was a reeling blow, you would not be able to believe it, after all, it was the death of such a pivotal character, and one that you would have grown to love. What’s more, Holly being blamed for some things she didn't do, it could have been an easy way out with her just sitting around waiting it for clear, but nup, the author took the harder (and better) way of having her solving the problems of now, and eventually clearing her name. There are some ingenious moments in the book that you can’t help but admire. A wonderful entry to the series, although rereading might not bring as much enjoyment as the process to reclaim the memories loses the suspense and anticipation.
Rating: 7/10