Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
Release: 2009 (reissue)
Pages: 304 (paperback)
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
Source: Netgalley
Summary:
Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a millionaire, a genius—and, above all, a criminal mastermind.
But even Artemis doesn't know what he's taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. These aren't the fairies of bedtime stories—they're dangerous! Full of unexpected twists and turns, Artemis Fowl is a riveting, magical adventure.
Mini-Thoughts: Unlike anything I’ve read before,
Artemis Fowl is exciting, brilliant, and truly magical.
Artemis Fowl is one of the more stand-out middle grade novels, filled with an evil and conniving mastermind (who is, surprising, a young boy), a tough and endearing fairy running low on her magic (that’s Captain Holly Short, to you), a bodyguard/butler
named Butler who could seriously maim you (because he’s cool like that)
{1}, a very important Book, a kidnapping, a ransom, and so much more.
Artemis Fowl is pure action, excitement, and is filled with surprises.
Highlights: This book is just overall enjoyable – I can see why the series is so popular. I adored Holly, and Artemis really grew on me by the end
{2}. And I love how the author changed my perspective of "leprechauns" - as well as a few other things Colfer used creatively. The tech, the lore, and everything else were all very imaginative. Plus, there are plenty of humor-filled moments.
Lowlights: A bit slow going at first, but it continues to get better and more intriguing with each page. And the POV switches bothered me at times
{3}.
Rating: 4/5

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------{Footnotes}{1} And yes, Butler is most definitely cool. And very dangerous. Dangerously cool?
{2} Despite what a total punk he is, Artemis does get a bit more likable ;)
{3} Just a personal bias. I dislike more than one or two POV changes in the third person (I much prefer there to be no change). If that doesn't bother you, you'll probably enjoy this even more.