Review of Artemis Fowl, by Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


First, I think Eoin Colfer's name is seriously cool.

That said, this YA novel is a fun read, and I can see why Colfer's series about this adolescent (twelve in this, the first book) millionaire/genius/criminal mastermind is so popular. Colfer's Faerie, with its LEPrecon unit (an elite branch of the Lower Elements Police) is cleverly imagined. He occasionally ventures into cuteness, but bearably so. I do like the Lower Elements being forces to contend with, and not just variations of Tinker Belle. These fairies are armed and dangerous.

Artemis, who is something of a poor little rich kid, is smart and wicked himself and his confrontation with the fey does keep one engaged.

I would think kids who liked Harry might like Artemis, too.



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