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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
4½ Stars
After over ten years, the final Alex Rider has arrived. And I can honestly tell you, Anthony Horowitz did not disappoint.
Five months have passed since we left Alex after his adventure in Crocodile Tears, and he’s just a normal teenager now, with no connections to the world of the spies and MI6, who have promised never to use him again. They have kept their promise and for the first time in one long year, Alex feels safe, ordinary.
MI6 may have seemingly forgotten him, but Scorpia most certainly have not. They were beaten twice by this single, fifteen-year-old boy, and their reputation is in ruins. Now they’re back, with a brand new mission: To create a situation in which the British Government will be in fear of a scandal that will lead them to being cut of from the rest of the world. Something so horrifying, so shocking, that no one will want anything to do with the British for years to come. And the name of this scandal? Alex Rider…
A sniper at school, a crashed helicopter. Alex is in danger – again. MI6 are more than happy to take him and Jack to safety until everything is safe again. Of course, there is one condition…
I can’t believe this is the end of Alex Rider. I’m truly going to miss these books, with their break-neck speed and non-stop action. And as for the characters, well, Horowitz is the master at character development, and for creating believable ones that are at the same time often extraordinary. Admittedly, this wasn’t the best of the series, but it had that same addictiveness, that same action. And it was also the most emotionally powerful of the nine, as well as more serious. I think
Alex has grown up so much: no more is he the innocent, confused boy he was in Stormbreaker, he’s now a damaged fifteen-year-old. He’s still brilliant, and his instincts are breath-taking. But Alex is legally still just a child, who is still searching for a home, a purpose, somewhere to fit in. And from the start, I was hoping he would. I really love Alex Rider. I honestly have no idea how Horowitz managed to create such a unique, amazing character, so far apart from us, yet so relatable.
As for the supporting cast: amazing. Jack Starbright (I love her too! She truly loves Alex, and would do absolutely anything for him); Smithers (gotta like the guy, with his “fast waddle”, mad inventions and great sense of humour); Scorpia; and a second, familiar face from the past, one that surprised me. Just amazing.
The ending… I knew something bad would happen: I read it on Goodreads somewhere. I was fairly sure of what it would be. But I still cried when ‘it’ happened. Horowitz didn’t end it happily ever after. Alex Rider was always very much down-to-earth, based on true life. Very rarely are there happy-ever-afters for teenage superspies. And yet I still wish he’d had one.
I have loved this series, read every single one of the books, even have them on Audio CDs. So this was bittersweet; more bitter than anything else. I’ll miss this series.
After over ten years, the final Alex Rider has arrived. And I can honestly tell you, Anthony Horowitz did not disappoint.
Five months have passed since we left Alex after his adventure in Crocodile Tears, and he’s just a normal teenager now, with no connections to the world of the spies and MI6, who have promised never to use him again. They have kept their promise and for the first time in one long year, Alex feels safe, ordinary.
MI6 may have seemingly forgotten him, but Scorpia most certainly have not. They were beaten twice by this single, fifteen-year-old boy, and their reputation is in ruins. Now they’re back, with a brand new mission: To create a situation in which the British Government will be in fear of a scandal that will lead them to being cut of from the rest of the world. Something so horrifying, so shocking, that no one will want anything to do with the British for years to come. And the name of this scandal? Alex Rider…
A sniper at school, a crashed helicopter. Alex is in danger – again. MI6 are more than happy to take him and Jack to safety until everything is safe again. Of course, there is one condition…
I can’t believe this is the end of Alex Rider. I’m truly going to miss these books, with their break-neck speed and non-stop action. And as for the characters, well, Horowitz is the master at character development, and for creating believable ones that are at the same time often extraordinary. Admittedly, this wasn’t the best of the series, but it had that same addictiveness, that same action. And it was also the most emotionally powerful of the nine, as well as more serious. I think
Alex has grown up so much: no more is he the innocent, confused boy he was in Stormbreaker, he’s now a damaged fifteen-year-old. He’s still brilliant, and his instincts are breath-taking. But Alex is legally still just a child, who is still searching for a home, a purpose, somewhere to fit in. And from the start, I was hoping he would. I really love Alex Rider. I honestly have no idea how Horowitz managed to create such a unique, amazing character, so far apart from us, yet so relatable.
As for the supporting cast: amazing. Jack Starbright (I love her too! She truly loves Alex, and would do absolutely anything for him); Smithers (gotta like the guy, with his “fast waddle”, mad inventions and great sense of humour); Scorpia; and a second, familiar face from the past, one that surprised me. Just amazing.
The ending… I knew something bad would happen: I read it on Goodreads somewhere. I was fairly sure of what it would be. But I still cried when ‘it’ happened. Horowitz didn’t end it happily ever after. Alex Rider was always very much down-to-earth, based on true life. Very rarely are there happy-ever-afters for teenage superspies. And yet I still wish he’d had one.
I have loved this series, read every single one of the books, even have them on Audio CDs. So this was bittersweet; more bitter than anything else. I’ll miss this series.
Al fin, después de tanto tiempo terminé la saga de Alex Rider.
Sinceramente con cada libro la serie pierde más y más fuelle, y los detalles molestos que en los primeros pasabas por alto en los últimos los volvían aburridos y hasta ofensivos en ocasiones.
Una decepción como cae Scorpia, casi de refilón y no como plot central de la novela. Los personajes parecen caricaturas de si mismos y el estilo tan cinematográfico vuelve aburridas las escenas de transición. Hay demasiados personajes con POV de repente y sus tramas se resuelven demasiado rápido.
Recordaré con cariño al Alex de Stormbreaker e intentaré olvidar al GarySue que acabó siendo.
Sinceramente con cada libro la serie pierde más y más fuelle, y los detalles molestos que en los primeros pasabas por alto en los últimos los volvían aburridos y hasta ofensivos en ocasiones.
Una decepción como cae Scorpia, casi de refilón y no como plot central de la novela. Los personajes parecen caricaturas de si mismos y el estilo tan cinematográfico vuelve aburridas las escenas de transición. Hay demasiados personajes con POV de repente y sus tramas se resuelven demasiado rápido.
Recordaré con cariño al Alex de Stormbreaker e intentaré olvidar al GarySue que acabó siendo.
4.0/5.0
The character work and relationships were brilliantly explored.
A great conclusion to the series.
The character work and relationships were brilliantly explored.
A great conclusion to the series.
I am so bloody happy that Jack died! I mean, yes, it was sad, and I actually kinda liked her, but the story needed something like that. I kinda wish that Alex had been exposed, but I guess that just couldn't have worked out, could it? Oh well. It was a good end to the series...but am I the only one that had the weirdest feeling right at the end there, that that wasn't actually the end? I dunno, maybe that was just me. Either way, good book. Great series. I'm glad it ended well.
A wonderful finale to this series, as always Alex is decently realistic and every twist keeps you guessing until the last page.
omg its like the best i'm never bored of rereading it and Anthony Horowitz is a legend
Sad ending to the series. I liked them all overall, but this wasn't my absolute favorite. Not the worst though :)
I'd recommend it if you've liked the series.
I'd recommend it if you've liked the series.
I started reading Alex Rider when I was in 11, and I've kept reading it more for posterity's sake than anything else. I must say, this is definitely my least favourite book. I had to read it, and keep reading it, because once I start something I like to finish, but god, I really hope all the 11 year olds out there that are just starting to read Stormbreaker, wait till their 15+ to read Scorpia Rising.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Great pace and tension. Alex is growing up though he hasn't aged much over the series. More emotinal engagement in this one.