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vermidian's review against another edition
3.0
This book was cute, but it didn’t really click with me as much as some of Colfer’s other books. It did well at imitating the old New York detective lingo and writing style. Unfortunately, that made it feel weird to me when I realized they were all meant to be from Ireland and I’d been picturing New York tweens this whole time. All in all, it was an enjoyable read but it almost felt like a chore to read for me. It just wasn't my kind of book, I guess, but it's not a bad read.
The characters were interesting enough, and possesses equally strange names. I didn’t latch onto any one of them in particular, but they weren’t bad. The plot itself was a little difficult to solve as the reader, seeing as you aren't given critical information until much later in the book. Unfortunately, not being given enough information to solve it is one of my mystery pet peeves. I want to make my own guesses at it, not just follow along in wonder like John Watson. I want to be Sherlock.
On the whole, I'm not sure how believable the plot was. The ultimate solution to all the crimes seems to be a little strange to me. I feel like the person involved would have gotten caught doing all these different things because they'd stick out like crazy as an anomaly in most of these situations. I feel like the logic of reality was let go for the sake of the story, which is some of what fiction is about, but I still felt a little cheated by how far out of left field the solution was.
I would recommend this to middle school aged kids. Older than that? Maybe not. It's definitely meant for that age range.
The characters were interesting enough, and possesses equally strange names. I didn’t latch onto any one of them in particular, but they weren’t bad. The plot itself was a little difficult to solve as the reader, seeing as you aren't given critical information until much later in the book. Unfortunately, not being given enough information to solve it is one of my mystery pet peeves. I want to make my own guesses at it, not just follow along in wonder like John Watson. I want to be Sherlock.
On the whole, I'm not sure how believable the plot was. The ultimate solution to all the crimes seems to be a little strange to me. I feel like the person involved would have gotten caught doing all these different things because they'd stick out like crazy as an anomaly in most of these situations. I feel like the logic of reality was let go for the sake of the story, which is some of what fiction is about, but I still felt a little cheated by how far out of left field the solution was.
I would recommend this to middle school aged kids. Older than that? Maybe not. It's definitely meant for that age range.
ssejig's review against another edition
4.0
A new series by Eoin Colfer. It's about a kid named Fletcher Moon who wants to be a private investigator. He has solved some cases for various kids around school but up until now, it's mostly been missing animals. He's up against someone who is trying to frame him for arson. In order to prove his innocence, Fletcher has to team up with Red Sharkey, of the infamous crime family.
Not as good as Artemis Fowl, but pretty darn good all the same.
Not as good as Artemis Fowl, but pretty darn good all the same.
theartolater's review against another edition
3.0
Veronica Mars for eleven year olds! This was fun, I enjoy his Artemis Fowl books, so it was nice to see that Coifer's not a one-trick pony.
williamsdebbied's review against another edition
3.0
Fletcher Moon treasures the badge that he earned in an online private detective course. April Devereux hires him to find an item stolen by one of the Sharkeys (who are all criminals) and things soon turn out to not be what they seemed. His badge is stolen and he's arrested for arson after April's playhouse burns down. Fletcher finds himself in a heap of trouble and the only person willing to help him is Red Sharkey.
em_beddedinbooks's review against another edition
3.0
listened to the audio version while doing mundane chores. The story of a 12 something detective who had a real degree and badge from "Bernstein's Detective School" was hilarious. Half Moon, the pint sized hero with a large enough brain to compensate for his lack of stature is a very sarcastic young man who puts forth his opinions in funny words. The story starts with him being asked to investigate petty thefts in school but then escalates to involve police & mafia. The finale is surprising.
I loved the reader's intonations and accents,which was a bonus
I loved the reader's intonations and accents,which was a bonus
margenotbutter's review against another edition
2.0
I thought this book was quite funny once it got going, but it only really became that way about halfway through. I didn't really enjoy the first part as much. It felt like the book began with Fletcher's narration imitating a sort of 'film noir' narration, but then it span off into a more childish mystery story, which is good for the audience but as an older reader I didn't really enjoy it. However I think children would find it funny.
eliserose_vdb's review against another edition
5.0
With a name like Fletcher Moon and an author like Eoin Colfer, you already know this is going to be quality.
tyheronthorn's review against another edition
5.0
[review writen 2011]
I’ve been meaning to read Eoin Colfer’s Half Moon Investigations for a while. He’s my favorite author, and I finally got to read it. I was not disappointed. All his books are just as good as the Artemis Fowl series. Sarcasm, wit, humor, action … I love them.
There weren’t many flaws in the book. Every bit of it kept me engaged, and I’m heading off to find the TV series right now.
I’ve been meaning to read Eoin Colfer’s Half Moon Investigations for a while. He’s my favorite author, and I finally got to read it. I was not disappointed. All his books are just as good as the Artemis Fowl series. Sarcasm, wit, humor, action … I love them.
There weren’t many flaws in the book. Every bit of it kept me engaged, and I’m heading off to find the TV series right now.
cpcabaniss's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so much fun to listen to. I laughed out loud within the first chapter and there was plenty more laughter later on as well.
Fletcher Moon is a twelve-year-old Sherlock Holmes. He has gone through an online detective training course and now has his badge. He spends his time solving mysteries for his classmates and older sister. Until he gets dragged into the middle of a much bigger mystery and ends up in some unexpected places.
The story is fun from beginning to end and the friendship that develops between Fletcher and one of the other characters (not mentioning the name so I can avoid spoilers) is really nice. Fletcher learns that it's not easy walking in someone else's shoes.
Sean Patrick Reilly narrated the audio book and I really enjoyed his performance. His voices for the characters were very well done and helped bring them all to life in my head.
Fletcher Moon is a twelve-year-old Sherlock Holmes. He has gone through an online detective training course and now has his badge. He spends his time solving mysteries for his classmates and older sister. Until he gets dragged into the middle of a much bigger mystery and ends up in some unexpected places.
The story is fun from beginning to end and the friendship that develops between Fletcher and one of the other characters (not mentioning the name so I can avoid spoilers) is really nice. Fletcher learns that it's not easy walking in someone else's shoes.
Sean Patrick Reilly narrated the audio book and I really enjoyed his performance. His voices for the characters were very well done and helped bring them all to life in my head.