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Last night I began reading Artemis Fowl because so many of my friends were saying they were rereading the series for the fifth or sixth time. I began to get excited as well, especially after finding out that it was about a 12 year old evil genius. I finished the book earlier today and found that the only thing I liked about it was the premise: it’s very interesting, and has a lot of potential. Eoin Colfer, however, fails to deliver.
I was not able to identify with (or even believe) any of the characters. It was only Artemis Fowl who managed to draw me in (and only because of the premise), and Colfer keeps him in the background, choosing instead to focus on less interesting characters like Holly and Root.
The majority of the book is made up of dialogue attempting to be witty and failing miserably. Not only were the “jokes” not funny, but they were out of character as well, and inappropriate for the situation. The narrator even admits that the jokes are out of character, mentioning a few times how Artemis is surprised every time he cracks jokes. I have to ask: Why does Artemis crack jokes, then? There is no explanation for this–Artemis’ being (supposedly) “out of character” is not significant to the plot at all. I believe that the writer merely added these instances where Artemis jokes “uncharacteristically” because he couldn’t think of a better way to say that Artemis is not one to joke. Other writers have been able to add humor to grim situations very successfully–Colfer is not one of those writers.
Other than this, every event in the story feels as if it happened much too easily. Artemis getting the Book, Artemis decoding the Gnomish, Artemis finding a way to survive. I know he’s supposed to be a genius but, honestly, the ease with which he accomplishes these tasks is highly unbelievable. My friend explained this by saying, “It’s a kid’s book.” Its being a children’s book is not an excuse for bad writing.
The only reason I gave this book two stars is because
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I like this item very much. The price was very good and it works very well.
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It’s a horrible scale. It doesn’t really start on pressing. Would never recommend it to anyone. It’s better to get a simple scale rather than this. AVOID buying this one……
Casio General Men s
I truly love this scale. Very accurate,easy to use, and the number display is easy to read.
This watch has everything I could ever want in a watch … problems include the fact that the thermometer registers a higher temperature than ambient as it does not compensate for the warmth of the wrist. You have to take it off for a while to register an environmental temperature. This particular watch has no scratchproof glass. Worst of all, it is very difficult to adjust the time and some of the other controls – it has no simple time setting screw knob like most simpler watches. Without the instructions, you’d be lost in setting the time. However once set, it works after getting wet, indicates moon phase accurately and also shows time in at least two places, one for where you are and one for any adopted country. Casio or the competition, please improve the watch setting features. No other brand does a moon phase dual time watch as economical as this.
Casio Men s AQF100WD
This is the perfect way to have your GPS not fall on your dash. It weighs just the right amount so it doesn’t fall off, even on sharp turns and curves. Make sure to bring along the plastic clip that hooks on the ball of holder.
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Casio Men s GW2500 was excited to get this one but sent it back the day i got it. unless you have x ray vision you will not see the lcd readouts. icant believe they left this one leave the factory at casio. I wanted …
Casio Men s G7900A . . . . Stainless steel case and bracelet with gold-tone accents . . Water resistant to 30 meters (100 feet) . . Mineral glass crystal . . Eco-drive solar powered technology doesn’t require a …
Casio #LTP1241D 3A Women Water Resistant 3-Hand Analog Accuracy: +/-20 seconds per month Battery SR626SW, Approx. battery life: 3 years Module 3363, Case Size: 25mm Diameter, 8.5mm Thickness Casio Watches – Casio …
As my title suggests, Microsoft Home Edition is Okay, but does not come with an Email client, nor does Windows 7. Also, the app says it is not to be used in a business, which is just nonsense; good luck enforcing that one, M$.
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