There are currently six books in this series and I have read five. All of them follow Arthemis Fowl genius, bad guy, and twelve. In the first book Arthemis captures a fairy Holly Short a (LEP) officer and holds her ransom. Five books later Arthemis and Holly are friends fighting crime.
On the five star scale
Naughty Bits (*)- These books are written for young boys. There is some potty humor to be sure.
Readability (****) - Very readable. Easy to finish in a day.
Final notes (****) - These books are extremely funny and a fast read. Dr J was upset because they keep emphasizing how extensive Arthemis' vocabulary is but then keep the book at a sixth grade level but I thought the entertainment factor was worth the aggravation.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Thirteen Year Old Boy Books
I'm going through a thirteen year old boy phase. Most of the books I am currently reading are from the children's section. When I run out of stuff to read I call my thirteen year old brother and ask for more titles. I like that the books are quick reads, often funny, and there are no disgusting or especially dark parts to worry about.
Host - Stephenie Meyer
Host tells the story of two beings caught in one body. The Wanderer is a special "soul" who has come to earth to teach as part of a parasitic movement that has taken over most of earths population. Melanie Stryder is the body the Wanderer is inhabiting. She is still present and is not ready to give up her body without a fight. Through memories the Wanderer falls in love with Melanie's boyfriend and brother and the two set off to find them in the Arizona desert. When they are discovered they are held prisoner until the camp of survivors slowly starts to accept "Wanda" as part of their group.
On the five star scale
Sap Factor (****) - Holy teenage drama. There are so many references to skin burning and fire when people touch I felt like I was back in high school.
Naughty Bits (*) - Aliens and humans are killed :(
Readability (****) - 624 pages. This book is an "adult" book but reads like a juvenile novel...quickly.
Final notes (****) - Overall the story was really interesting. There was some parts that were totally unbelievable/illogical even for sci-fi and the gushy was a little over the top but the story line kept you interested.
On the five star scale
Sap Factor (****) - Holy teenage drama. There are so many references to skin burning and fire when people touch I felt like I was back in high school.
Naughty Bits (*) - Aliens and humans are killed :(
Readability (****) - 624 pages. This book is an "adult" book but reads like a juvenile novel...quickly.
Final notes (****) - Overall the story was really interesting. There was some parts that were totally unbelievable/illogical even for sci-fi and the gushy was a little over the top but the story line kept you interested.
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