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Rating : 4.5/5
Genre : YA/Fantasy
Author : Eoin Colfer
Other works : Half Moon Investigations, Airman
Synopsis :
Artemis Fowl was 12 years old when his father went missing and he became heir to Fowl family crime organization. Pressed for funds, Artemis comes up with a marvelous scheme: kidnap a fairy and ask fairy gold as ransom. Assisted by his personal bodyguard Butler and a fairy Bible, young Artemis kidnaps an elf, Holly Short. What Artemis doesn’t realize is that the fairies will do anything to protect their gold. Fowl Mansion is laid under siege but Artemis manages to stay one step ahead of the fairies, thanks to the Book. But that is when the fairies stop playing by the book…
Plus Points :
The plot is simply brilliant. The narrative is fast and humorous. The characters are well etched. The strategies used by Artemis is mind blowing. There is never a dull moment.
Fascinating Fact: The protagonist is the main antagonist.
Remark: Go for it. There are six books in the Artemis Fowl series and you will love it.
Who should read this: Those who want to see what happens when magic weds science.
Who shouldn’t read this: Those who like real life fiction.
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