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User Reviews about Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl Series #1 - Book 1)
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Spoilers!
This book is about a 12 year old criminal mastermind by the name of Artemis Fowl. For once we are actually on the side of the villain! Now, the book summary is a little bit misleading and sounds rather cheesy to me:
"These aren't the fairies of bedtime stories. These fairies are armed and they're dangerous."
This does not do the book justice in my opinion. I would never have read the book if the librarian hadn't recommended it. Many of the one star reviews go on and on about how there are so many typos. Well, in almost every book there are typos, and I found I didn't notice them unless I was actually looking for them. Plus, I see them in Harry Potter, Nancy Drew, and many other noteworthy books.
I thought it was very nice to be rooting for the villain for once, and the fact that he wins in the end is even better. I love Butler the butler, and I thought how Eoin Colfer gave background info on every character was wonderful. I thought that he did a really good job describing the characters emotions and what motivates them. Artemis wants more money because he believes it will make him happier. Butler wants to be a good bodyguard, and Holly Short wants to please her commander and do a good job in LEPrecon, her job. Mulch (perhaps one of my top three favorite characters) just wants to escape prison, and he manages it!
I have recommended this book to several of my friends and they love it, also I think adults would enjoy it as well, my mother did. I thought that the ending was very well done with Artemis sacrificing half the gold to have Holly heal his mother, who is very sick, and doesn't always recognize him. I also thought that Holly was a very well done character, and I enjoy seeing a girl portrayed as tough and smart. Overall a very good book, which has made it into my top ten books of all time.
-- Made it to my top 10 favorite books
Once I started it, I couldn't stop.
My favorite type of book contains plenty of action, mystery and sometimes humor, and this book is exactly that. Not only did I like it, I loved it. I longed to get more information from the book. This book is very intriguing and is interesting. I am looking forward to reading the next in the series.
-- artemis fowl too good
Artemis Fowl captivated me with his outrageous schemes and high-tech skills. I really got hooked on the scary fight with an enraged troll and the dangerous actions of an earth-gulping dwarf. The novel moves at the pace of a video game, pinging between battles and secrets revealed. I especially enjoyed the high-tech fairies, with their futurist's gadgets and cranky suspicions about humans. The novel is also appealing if you enjoy breaking codes and sarcastic dialogue. My favorite character is Foley, a centaur with a smart mouth and the inventive talents of a next-generation Gyro Gearloose. I was caught up in the jeopardy of the story and am definitely going to read the series. I found it intriguing to have such an ambiguous main character. Artemis is a shady criminal, with unashamed greed, yet he's also a lost boy without anywhere to belong. It will be intriguing to see his personality evolve in the next book. -- Humor and High-Tech Action
I had seen the book in the bookstore but decided not to buy it until I found a copy for $ .50. I loved it. I have read it and listened to it on CD now several times and still find myself laughing out loud. The characters are likeable and complex, the plot is smooth but keeps you on your toes. The technology that he has developed is amazing and very cool. Even more, the technology is based on environmentally sound ideas that are subtle but do make you think. I read my first copy until it fell apart and then bought a hard back (I hardly ever buy hard back.) I have bought this book several times as a gift and even had my mother read it. FANTASTIC BOOK! -- One of my most FAVORITE books
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