So this isn't going to go well this first time because I'm already almost to page 200 and this is the second book in this series but stick with me long enough and it will all make sense.
Warning- look out for spoilers.
First of all, how is it that Artemis' dad just happened to be the only survivor of the crash? And if that does somehow make sense then how did the bad guys happen to be the ones to find him? The chances of that happening are about one in one thousand! Also, why did the People agree to help Artemis since there's the possibility that the People could become exposed to the Mud Men, which is something that that they have tried really hard to avoid. One thing that I wish the author would mention is how old Holly looks to be. How much any of them look like actually. Usually the book would have mentioned by now that so many years in fairy life is equal to so many years in human life.
OK, I'm done with criticism, now I'll start saying nice things about it.
I really like that they don't give the boy all the muscle and the girls are actually capable of taking care of themselves. I also like that all the characters have a mind of their own, none of them just do whatever their told without question. I like that Foaly is smart even though he's a centaur, which are usually depicted as dumb or of average intelligence. Also that fairies aren't given wings. My favorite thing about this book is that it's one of the very few unpredictable books that I've read (and I've read a LOT of books).
Adria Kasel
4/4/2014 05:27:08 am
I loved your opinions! I also agree that it is annoying that they don't mention the age of Holly. How are we suppose to picture her without a good understanding of how old she is and if she is acting her age.
I love how you have soo many observations! I haven't read this book or any other of the Artemis fowl books but now you have got me interested! And being your classmate, and seeing those books, even though I'm intrigued, it doesn't look like I will be reading them soon! They look so long! Haha!
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