I'll start by saying that while Artemis Fowl fans will love this book, reading the Artemis Fowl series isn't necessary to enjoy The Fowl Twins! Which is great because it's been like two decades since I originally read the Artemis Fowl books, so my memory is sketchy on them. I do remember loving the stories though and so I was super excited when I received an Advanced Copy from Disney Books!
The Fowl Twins is a fun book. I love that Colfer slowly reintroduces the world of the Fowls for readers. That way new readers can get a sense of the world. I did love that this series is able to stand independent from the original series. We still get a glimpse into what Artemis is doing but the story is really all about the twins.
The twins are completely different personalities, which did take me a minute to figure out who was who, but it adds a quirky sense of banter and humor to the story. Ultimately, the dynamic between the twins is well balance and well developed,
Overall, the book wasn't as fantastical as I remember the original series being but it's still a really fun and fast read. It's perfect for middle-grade readers so if you have any young readers in your life this will be a great Christmas present for them.
The Fowl Twins is a fun book. I love that Colfer slowly reintroduces the world of the Fowls for readers. That way new readers can get a sense of the world. I did love that this series is able to stand independent from the original series. We still get a glimpse into what Artemis is doing but the story is really all about the twins.
The twins are completely different personalities, which did take me a minute to figure out who was who, but it adds a quirky sense of banter and humor to the story. Ultimately, the dynamic between the twins is well balance and well developed,
Overall, the book wasn't as fantastical as I remember the original series being but it's still a really fun and fast read. It's perfect for middle-grade readers so if you have any young readers in your life this will be a great Christmas present for them.