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marielln's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mikeyb25's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
tabatha_shipley's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't expect to like this book. Artemis Fowl came to my attention during a time when a lot of other teen or young adult novels were becoming wildly popular, and they all seemed too alike for my taste. However, I like the dark side of young Master Fowl. I like the strange way the character sucks you in to the story, despite the fact that he really is the bad guy of the tale. This story centers around a brilliant 12 year old boy who masterminds a plan to rob fairies of their gold. It's like nothing you've ever read before, even if you consider yourself to be an expert on fairies or teen novels. This one is dark, interesting, and yet amazingly addictive. I, for one, will be searching for the next in the series. Five stars and a wink for the twist I spent the entire book trying to figure out. Do yourself a favor, and check out this fast read.
ec_newman's review against another edition
5.0
Reread as the movie is in pre-production. Still epically awesome and incredibly imaginative.
catevanam's review against another edition
5.0
A fun and smart YA fantasy novel that aged perfectly from when I first read it - truly a wonderful novel
luci_08's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mxpk's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
nadaabouelnasr's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I love children’s books. I always will, no matter how old I am.
I loved the witty banter, the no clear-cut right and wrong side, and the careful yet intricate world-building that’s perfect for a children’s story. The physics/magic around the time-stop didn’t really make sense to me but maybe that’s just me hahaha. Can’t wait to see where the rest of the story goes <3
I loved the witty banter, the no clear-cut right and wrong side, and the careful yet intricate world-building that’s perfect for a children’s story. The physics/magic around the time-stop didn’t really make sense to me but maybe that’s just me hahaha. Can’t wait to see where the rest of the story goes <3
eggjen's review against another edition
4.0
I read this at the recommendation of my 14 year old and my husband who both loved it. I don't know what I was expecting, but it wasn't this - a fantastic blend of fantasy, action and sci fi starring an villainous but brilliant twelve year old. This is a fast paced read and a lot of fun. Looking forward to book two!