#44 in Adventure
Airman
- 416
- Pages
- about 8 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“Airman” is a well-built adventure of conspiracy, revenge and the dream of flight, set among islands in the nineteenth century. Eoin Colfer steps away from fantasy here, and the shape of his plot reminds some readers of “The Count of Monte Cristo”. Though published for young readers, it has enough craft and character to hold an adult. It suits anyone who likes a classic adventure told with care.
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About the book
Airman, by Eoin Colfer, is a best-selling historical adventure novel set in the 19th century. It was released in the UK, Ireland and US in January 2008. The novel was shortlisted for the 2009 Carnegie Medal.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.2 across 84 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 36% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Adventure average of 7.8. That is how 7.9 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.0 | 7 | 8% |
| Hardcover | 8.2 | 77 | 92% |
Frequently asked
How long is Airman?
It has 416 pages — longer than 62% of the ranked books in Adventure.
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