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comfsp's review against another edition
2.75
This series is getting too fast-and-furious-y. WHY send him to space?? One of the worst books of the series imo
coveredinpages's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
labraden's review against another edition
3.0
Alex has survived the sniper's shot and is convalescing in a private hospital for the rich and famous. His room is next door to Paul, the son of a Russian multi-billionaire, which allows him to fool kidnappers into taking him instead. Eco-terrorists have been trying to sabotage the Russian's rocket launch headed to a private space station. The billionaire is grateful to Alex and invites him for a two week vacation at his island in the Caribbean where the launch will take place. However, Alex's vacation is less than restful when he is recruited by the CIA to make sure that the billionaire remains honest.
Even though Ark Angel predicts the privatization of space travel 15 years before it actually happens, it is still a very far fetched entry in the Alex Rider series. Once again, we are treated to action, suspense, and adventure, but many of the events in the the story are extremely unrealistic. The best part of the story is the beginning when Alex makes himself the target of kidnappers. Overall, though, Ark Angel doesn't add much to this ongoing series.
Even though Ark Angel predicts the privatization of space travel 15 years before it actually happens, it is still a very far fetched entry in the Alex Rider series. Once again, we are treated to action, suspense, and adventure, but many of the events in the the story are extremely unrealistic. The best part of the story is the beginning when Alex makes himself the target of kidnappers. Overall, though, Ark Angel doesn't add much to this ongoing series.
fj1204's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
jagochmincirkus's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
charvi_not_just_fiction's review against another edition
5.0
Again, I absolutely loved this book!
Anthony Horowitz is a mastermind who keeps coming up with innovative plots that challenge the readers.
Anthony Horowitz is a mastermind who keeps coming up with innovative plots that challenge the readers.
laughablylaura's review against another edition
4.0
This is my favorite book in this epic series. This book takes Alex Rider past what you would expect from a normal series, almost past the point of belief. You find yourself so rooting for your hero that you aren't skeptical about the slightly unrealistic adventures in this one.
thelilbulldozer's review against another edition
2.0
My Rating: 2 Stars
Granny's Rating: 3 Stars
Getting tired of the formula. Sending Alex to space was ridiculous
Granny's Rating: 3 Stars
Getting tired of the formula. Sending Alex to space was ridiculous