Title: Good book for a great series
Product review: Some people might want to compare this book, and the subsequent series centered around Artemis Foul, to other works within the same genre. But to do that would be to underestimate this story as a whole. All in all, this is a completely different world from others (i.e. The Hunger Games, Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, etc.), and, as a stand-alone series, it is very good in its own regard. It's clever, fast-paced, and well-written. The story telling is clear and it is age-appropriate for its target audience. Book One, I will admit, seemed a little rushed. There was a great amount of suspense and intrigue at the beginning of the book that fizzled out a little towards the end. That's not to say it wasn't a good read; it was, but the ending left a little to be desired. Overall, it is fun to read and, while perhaps underplaying its hand, doesn't over-embellish on the myths, ideas, or histories it brings into the story.
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