Didn't Live Up to the Hype - Or Maybe I'm Too Old
As a young kid, I LOVED the Artemis Fowl series. I took the books out of my school library so often that the librarian ended up just giving the books to me when I graduated 5th grade as a reminder to never let my love of reading die. So, when I was able to win a copy of "The Fowl Twins", I was so ecstatic to be able to return to a series that meant the world to me when I was a child. I will admit, I was a bit apprehensive as well, I was worried that the book wouldn't live up to the hype or I would feel too old for the text since I started reading adult fantasy in middle school. And, unfortunately, that is what happened.
As much as I wanted to love this book, I did not find myself enjoying it. It did read fairly quickly which was a good thing, and the writing style was still amazing, but it just wasn't for me. I know if I had a young niece/nephew, cousin or kid, to give this book to, I would do so immediately because it would be perfect for them. However, for 21 year old me, it did not do anything...
As much as I wanted to love this book, I did not find myself enjoying it. It did read fairly quickly which was a good thing, and the writing style was still amazing, but it just wasn't for me. I know if I had a young niece/nephew, cousin or kid, to give this book to, I would do so immediately because it would be perfect for them. However, for 21 year old me, it did not do anything...