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Nostalgic reread. I picked it up because the audiobook was available on my library app and I really liked the narrator. Their Artemis is absolutely perfect. Anyway, docking a star for the portrayal of the Vietnamese character in the first chapter, but otherwise this was more fun than I remember. It's surprisingly funny. I read this series when I was, what, 10? And I had forgotten most of the details. All I remember was that Artemis was really cool. Now that I've reread it, I feel like I seriously missed out on Holly. She's a fantastic character. Watching Artemis duel wits with everyone was fun, yes, but watching Holly be her hot-headed and compassionate self really makes me root for her. She's awesome. I loved all the side characters too.

kellerko's review against another edition

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3.0

I can see why my nephew loved this book, but I don’t think teenagers - even highly intelligent devilish teenagers should have a manservant.

sagenguyen's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

romain's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

kaori_bookgirl's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

liakeller's review against another edition

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3.0

Started out reading aloud to the boys and then they wanted to go faster. I finished it up later. Amusing book with fairies (cool ones), goblins with dangerous flatulence and a young, evil mastermind. It entertained the boys with lots of action.

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