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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
This is so good than the first book. I love how Eoin Colfer included the Fowl parents in this
*pointing at Gveld and Gundred*: they're lesbians your honour!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Another quick audiobook experience. Much like the final seasons of Glee, I am fully committed to this series until its conclusion (though in this case, the results are a bit more fruitful). As a fan of the original Artemis Fowl series, I greatly appreciate the callbacks of previous characters and their adventures. Hopefully, we'll see Artemis himself returned from his journey to Mars at some point for a joint venture. Forever shoutout to audiobook narrator Nathaniel Parker and his soothing Irish accent.
It seemed unlikely that they would have enjoyed each other’s company, but in the way of twins, the boys loved each and protected each other even unto death, and occasionally beyond.
(The following book contains pop culture references, a big push for green energy, and lots of fart jokes)
Read if… you’ve read The Fowl Twins or haven’t, you have children or don’t, you like fun reads
Two meddling kids and seven deadly dwarfs. What could possible go wrong?
Artemis Fowl the First decides to put an end to his sons’ shenanigans when a reconnaissance mission goes awry. The senior Fowls and LEP come to an agreement: Fowl and fairy friends forever, but allies no more. The boys are grounded, NANNI is retired, and all scheming–otherworldly or otherwise–is put to an end…at least until Myles is kidnapped by a mysterious foe. Now Beckett must plan and Myles must fight to save Fowl and fairy...and a couple thousand humans.
After a rocky start with The Fowl Twins, Eoin Colfer’s hit his stride. Deny All Charges has all of the fun, wit, and adventure that made the the original Artemis Fowl series such a hit. There are old friends, new foes, and of course, those precocious Fowl twins. Colfer is in fine form–the plot is tight, the characters endearing, and the humor on point. Who says children’s books can’t be sophisticated?
Colfer’s voice is seriously one of my favorites. I have a fondness for clever things, and the way this man writes is just so smart. He’s a wordsmith with a sharp wit, and his writing style is so distinct. You get the sense that the whole story is delivered with a nod and a wink, and it's just so fun! There are different layers to his writing, and his jokes range from weird to witty, so there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy. (Chapter 1 is literally called Why Artemis is an Idiot, and if that doesn’t get you to read this book, I don’t know what will.)
I was a little apprehensive when I first saw the synopsis. The Fowl Twin dynamic was one of the only redeeming parts from the first book, so I wasn’t sure how a story whose plot centered on Myles' kidnapping would work. I was pleasantly surprised by the scenes with each individual twin. Don’t get me wrong, the times when they’re both on the page are great, but the situations when the boys are missing their other half, force them to face their weaknesses and have their own brand of magic. Watching Beckett use his brain and Myles embrace his brawn (well, kinda) are such great moments of character development.
There’s nothing like the original, but after reading this book, Myles and Beckett are now major contenders for my favorite Fowl children. Artemis is the best, but he can be a little too brainy at times. (It’s why we love him, but still.) As much as I love Butler and hope he and/or Juliet make a cameo in the series at some point, he’s mostly there to act as the muscle. Beckett brings the brawn and the whimsy. He’s so effusive and enthusiastic, he's the perfect compliment to Myles’ erudite, enigmatic personality. He’s the little boy that Myles and Artemis never were, and his childlike wonder infuses new life into what could otherwise be just another Insufferable Genius story.
Beyond the funny jokes, fairies, and fighting, Deny All Changes is ultimately a story about family. The book is dedicated “to twins everywhere,” so Myles and Beckett’s relationship obviously gets a lot of attention. The unique bond the two share and the loyalty it begets is central to the story. (It’s especially endearing to see displays of affection from the usually stoic Myles.) But the senior Fowls get their time to shine as well. After being relatively absent during their oldest son’s adventures, they've decided to start taking their parental duties more seriously. There’s a surprising moment of vulnerability when we realize the toll Artemis and the Last Gordian took on them, but there’s also a lot of fun. Angeline has a great mama bear moment, and we get a glimpse of what Artemis Fowl the First, criminal mastermind, was like in his heyday. I can’t wait to see more of them in subsequent books. (Maybe we’ll even get a Fowl Family Adventure? One can only hope…)
Deny All Charges is a book that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Colfer’s humor is layered so that there’s enough action to keep young kids engaged (and a few fart jokes thrown in for good measure) and enough tongue in cheek references to keep older readers entertained as well.
This is Eoin Colfer at his finest, and you won’t want to miss a moment.
I got an ARC from Disney-Hyperion. It didn't affect my review because I'm very opinionated about my books.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love the Artemis Fowl and Fowl Twins series. This is a great book to read with kids. My kids LOVE these, and they are I intelligent and entertaining enough for adults to enjoy too. I hope the next book comes out quickly because my kids are already begging for it!
This is the second installment of The Fowl Twins, and I felt like it lacked a bit of the magic the first one had. I really enjoy the character of Beckett and his friendship with Whistleblower and I wish there was a bit more of them and a bit less of Myles. Myles appears to have all of the most annoying traits that Artemis had, and I hope he comes back in future books. The plot didn't really keep my attention, I felt like every time I put the book down I had to read back and figure out what was going on again since it was all over the place. Overall it was good, just not my favorite of the Fowl novels.
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A