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A review by wrentheblurry
The Arctic Incident: The Graphic Novel by Eoin Colfer
4.0
I read the first non-graphic Artemis Fowl aloud to my sons, though they each wanted to continue reading the series on their own. I highly enjoyed the title, but I didn't want to spend time reading them myself; I have so very many books to read. This graphic novel adaptation of the second Artemis Fowl was the perfect solution.
This time, I don't know how closely it follows the original, and I really don't care. It's well drawn, though there were a few frames that I had to stare at for quite some time to determine what was going on. The story is intriguing, and it's a quick read.
Artemis receives and email video showing a man tied up in the Arctic, a man that could be his father. He decides to investigate and possibly rescue the man, but he needs help (a difficult thing for Artemis to admit, surely). I was very pleased to see all of the major "People" (fairies, elves, dwarves, etc.) reappear in this story, for I somewhat expected only Artemis and his human counterparts to show up.
There is strategy, shooting, fighting, teamwork and, best of all, Artemis shows a bit of heart and humility. He seems to be maturing, and I liked him even more this time around.
This time, I don't know how closely it follows the original, and I really don't care. It's well drawn, though there were a few frames that I had to stare at for quite some time to determine what was going on. The story is intriguing, and it's a quick read.
Artemis receives and email video showing a man tied up in the Arctic, a man that could be his father. He decides to investigate and possibly rescue the man, but he needs help (a difficult thing for Artemis to admit, surely). I was very pleased to see all of the major "People" (fairies, elves, dwarves, etc.) reappear in this story, for I somewhat expected only Artemis and his human counterparts to show up.
There is strategy, shooting, fighting, teamwork and, best of all, Artemis shows a bit of heart and humility. He seems to be maturing, and I liked him even more this time around.