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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
"Unfortunately for him, Beckett Fowl specialized in the preposterous, had a degree in the ridiculous, and was a doctor of the unbelievable."
Many thanks to the lovely Twila for buddy reading this with me!
This is the second installment in the Fowl Twins series, which follows the younger brother of Artemis Fowl. The series is similar but decidedly different than the original, which is very much appreciated. It allows for nostalgia without being disappointing.
Neither Beckett or Myles on their own would be a very likable or enjoyable main character, I don't think, but together they are a lot of fun. If you want a good laugh while you're reading, this is an excellent book for that.
I don't know how many books are going to be in this series, but I'm interested to see where things are going for the Fowl Twins.
FRTC.
(As an aside, is not nearly as compelling a Recurring Big Bad as Opal Koboi. And I say that as someone who preferred the odd-numbered Artemis books, i.e. the ones that didn't involve Opal.)
(As an aside,
Spoiler
Teddy What's-his-face
in my defense it's a harper book and i read this in like 2 hours and also have you ever tried to read simon sinek??? cmon guys
i have a deep-seated fascination for character comparison/contract, particularly when a book/franchise launches a successful formula and then has to repeat or differentiate from it in the next iteration. This might be very specific but I got to do it twice in the same month with artemis fowl and mass effect so leave me to be the strange night raccoon writing 8 page papers on ophelia and lady macbeth i used to be (their theme is death as a form of autonomy i will fight over this)
anyway these are total brain vacations and ridiculously silly.
it's about artemis' 12-yr-old twin brothers, one of which is like him but even more of an asshole (weary sigh) and the other is just kronk from emperor's new groove. their fairy friend is Lazuli, more of a wildcard and less sure of herself than Holly, but no weakling. Honestly pour one out for eoin colfer, who when given a male and female character in the same situation, will always have the female character kick some ass.
while the theme of the original franchise seemed to be friendship as a form of growth, it's clear this one is more family-centric, with the twins growing each other, and it's fun to see where Lazuli plays into that with huge big sis vibes.
tiny details i loved:
-lazuli's blatant preference of beckett (the "dumb" twin) and not myles (the one like artemis)
-finally getting to really hang with momma angeline fowl
-myles drawing a line in the sand with holly by saying he & beckett & lazuli are friends, and holly & artemis are friends, but they are not friends (damn son respect your elders)
-holly calls angeline fowl once a week???? WHAT DO THEY TALK ABOUT
-artemis literally in space can only receive and send pre-recorded video calls to his family but somehow can call holly directly [heart clutch] what do THEY talk about and how do i read it
-this scene:
eoin teach a masterclass in portraying friendship between male and female characters thanks
popsugar 2021: a book set in multiple countries
i have a deep-seated fascination for character comparison/contract, particularly when a book/franchise launches a successful formula and then has to repeat or differentiate from it in the next iteration. This might be very specific but I got to do it twice in the same month with artemis fowl and mass effect so leave me to be the strange night raccoon writing 8 page papers on ophelia and lady macbeth i used to be (their theme is death as a form of autonomy i will fight over this)
anyway these are total brain vacations and ridiculously silly.
it's about artemis' 12-yr-old twin brothers, one of which is like him but even more of an asshole (weary sigh) and the other is just kronk from emperor's new groove. their fairy friend is Lazuli, more of a wildcard and less sure of herself than Holly, but no weakling. Honestly pour one out for eoin colfer, who when given a male and female character in the same situation, will always have the female character kick some ass.
while the theme of the original franchise seemed to be friendship as a form of growth, it's clear this one is more family-centric, with the twins growing each other, and it's fun to see where Lazuli plays into that with huge big sis vibes.
tiny details i loved:
-lazuli's blatant preference of beckett (the "dumb" twin) and not myles (the one like artemis)
-finally getting to really hang with momma angeline fowl
-myles drawing a line in the sand with holly by saying he & beckett & lazuli are friends, and holly & artemis are friends, but they are not friends (damn son respect your elders)
-holly calls angeline fowl once a week???? WHAT DO THEY TALK ABOUT
-artemis literally in space can only receive and send pre-recorded video calls to his family but somehow can call holly directly [heart clutch] what do THEY talk about and how do i read it
-this scene:
Lazuli's shield did not need tuning, so she appeared noiselessly at her superior's shoulder, also dressed in LEP green.
"Myles," she said. "Beck."
"Laz," said Beckett, and once again: "Laz."
He said this twice to emphasise his affection, but also because Myles had requested that he not bowl over his friend with one of his trademark hugs until they assessed the state of fairy-human relations, and not embracing Lazuli was causing the boy some distress.
"I'm under no-hugging orders," he explained.
Me too, mouthed Lazuli.
eoin teach a masterclass in portraying friendship between male and female characters thanks
popsugar 2021: a book set in multiple countries
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Enjoyed this story a bit more than the previous one in the series but the constant references to the previous book (See file The Fowl Twins) annoyed me!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fowls Always do the Unexpected
The Twins are back, and Eoin Colfer takes them on another chaotic adventure. It is not wise to anger dwarves, or the Fowl parents. Grounded after a fateful jet accident, Myles and Beckett are forced to forgo any of their normal deviances, and any contact with the fairy world. Except the fairy world has not forgotten about the Fowls. When Myles is kidnapped without his usual tech defenses, Beckett with the help of Lazuli impulsively run to Myles rescue. Together, the brothers have another fairy conflict to solve. Myles and Beckett are two very dissimilar characters, and these differences provide a fun counterpoint between book and active learning. Eoin Colfer does not underestimate the intelligence of his readers, as he in not afraid to use a variety of vocabulary and scientific concepts. With plenty of age appropriate kid jokes, and bathroom humor provided by Beckett. The brothers enthusiastically explore how to work together, complementing each other’s strengths and weaknesses. While also encouraging and understanding their particularities. With the added bonus of a clever plot! Also, there are many references to Artemis from the perspective of the Fowl family. This is an exciting and unexpected addition to the LEP files.
The Twins are back, and Eoin Colfer takes them on another chaotic adventure. It is not wise to anger dwarves, or the Fowl parents. Grounded after a fateful jet accident, Myles and Beckett are forced to forgo any of their normal deviances, and any contact with the fairy world. Except the fairy world has not forgotten about the Fowls. When Myles is kidnapped without his usual tech defenses, Beckett with the help of Lazuli impulsively run to Myles rescue. Together, the brothers have another fairy conflict to solve. Myles and Beckett are two very dissimilar characters, and these differences provide a fun counterpoint between book and active learning. Eoin Colfer does not underestimate the intelligence of his readers, as he in not afraid to use a variety of vocabulary and scientific concepts. With plenty of age appropriate kid jokes, and bathroom humor provided by Beckett. The brothers enthusiastically explore how to work together, complementing each other’s strengths and weaknesses. While also encouraging and understanding their particularities. With the added bonus of a clever plot! Also, there are many references to Artemis from the perspective of the Fowl family. This is an exciting and unexpected addition to the LEP files.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes