Artemis Fowl : Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl
By Eoin Colfer

Rating
4.0 Presentation
4.0 Pace
2.0 Plot
2.0 Characters
2.5 Originality
3.0 Overall

Overall I thought that this book was written quite well, but I found the story itself to be somewhat "off". The story hinges around a millionaire child genius/criminal master mind and his hostage, a gun-carrying/technology-using/policewoman fairy. The odd combination of magic and modern did not sit well with me. I'm not sure why I am so turned off, but it just seems obscene for fairies to be using nuclear technology and computers. Between the technology dilemma and the old fashioned cops and robbers plot I have decided not to place this book on my recommended list. I would consider picking up another Eoin Colfer book, but you will likely not find me diving into the next in the Artemis Fowl Series in the near future.