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131 of 143 people found the following review helpful:
Short & Sweet ... a little gem!, 9 Mar 2004
This short book works well in two ways.
Firstly, for fans of Artemis Fowl, this is a neatly written little episode that fits in between the first and second AF books.
Secondly, this is an ideal introduction to the series. If you’ve never read the Artemis Fowl books and wonder if they’re for you, then this little story is a great way to discover them; especially as it is a complete story, not just a couple of sample chapters, which this kind of mini book often is.
The story has all the Eoin Colfer trademarks: Fairies and high-tech gadgetry – encapsulated in a witty and briskly written tale. Not to be missed!
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42 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
Not as good as previous titles in the series..., 7 Mar 2004
I would give 5 stars to the previous 3 books in the Fowl series, but I'm not so sure about this latest installment. "The Seventh Dwarf" is only about 60 pages long, so it isn't a very long read, which perhaps is its biggest let down for Fowl fans. If you're looking for a fully fledged Fowl adventure, you can find it in miniature here. This chapter is set in the time between Artemis Fowl and Artemis Fowl: The Artic Incident, so Artemis' father is still missing. Artemis is after a famous diamond and tries to steal it with the help of Mulch Diggums but Holly Short the fairy is once again desperate to foil his criminal plans...It's a nice read and wasn't expensive. A great read for Fowl fans and a good introduction to the series for those new to him.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
A nice addition to the series, 6 Mar 2004
I own the rest of the AF series and have read them all numerous times, so I was very excited to see another one, even one as short as this.It was a quick and simple read, which was what I was expecting. It was nice to see something more from the characters I love. In particular I liked the scenes between Artemis and his mother, Angeline, which you don't see in the other books. It humanises Artemis and the reader can relate to him but, at the same time, he remains the cold-hearted genius that the reader knows. It wasn't up to the rest of the series in terms of plot and humour, but considering the fact that it's about a tenth of the size, I wouldn't expect that. It also fits neatly into the already established books, taking place between the first and the second. I would recommend this book, although I prefer the rest of the series.
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