Title: Harry beats Artemis Hands Down
Product review: I purchased this book because the name intrigued me and the editorial review said that Artemis Fowl was a sophisticated story that would do for Fairies what Harry Potter did for Wizardry. I thought it would be a fun vacation read. Potter fans, don't let that review suck you in, too.Artemis was only mildly amusing, and had none of the positive messages that J.K. Rowling shares in Harry's stories. The plot was pitifully simplistic and predictable, and the characters shallow. Artemis reminded me of a bad Stallone movie or a take off on a bad spy novel. This one is definitely for less sophisticated readers than those Potter appeals to. I’m over 30 and I’m not ashamed to say I’ve read all 4 Potter stories and frequently recommend them to my friends – and not just those with kids.At best, Artemis is OK. It kept me occupied while it rained.
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