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vivi_reads_writes's review against another edition
5.0
Woah! Just WOAH!
Even though the book was pretty amazing, I couldn’t get past the fact that Alex is 14 YEARS OLD!!!
Maybe I’ve read too many romance books, but SABINA DOESN’T DESERVE MY BABY BOY!!!
Even though the book was pretty amazing, I couldn’t get past the fact that Alex is 14 YEARS OLD!!!
Maybe I’ve read too many romance books, but SABINA DOESN’T DESERVE MY BABY BOY!!!
quillofwords's review against another edition
5.0
Re-read, review:
I definitely forgot about the plot of a lot of this book since my first read through, but about halfway through I remembered the two big plot points and realized this was the book that really shaped Alex for the rest of the series. This is when the spy life started to bleed into his personal life and really took over and it's just a wild ride form here on out because the 'missions' aren't the same send Alex in and hope he survives situations anymore followed by a debriefing and a promise to himself that he'll never do this agin. I'm very excited to re-read Scorpia next, even knowing what he's about to find out, because it's been so long that I really do get to experience the journey along with him.
I definitely forgot about the plot of a lot of this book since my first read through, but about halfway through I remembered the two big plot points and realized this was the book that really shaped Alex for the rest of the series. This is when the spy life started to bleed into his personal life and really took over and it's just a wild ride form here on out because the 'missions' aren't the same send Alex in and hope he survives situations anymore followed by a debriefing and a promise to himself that he'll never do this agin. I'm very excited to re-read Scorpia next, even knowing what he's about to find out, because it's been so long that I really do get to experience the journey along with him.
kelleemoye's review against another edition
5.0
Originally read: December, 2006
Reread: January, 2009
Reread: January, 2009
labraden's review against another edition
4.0
While on vacation, Alex stumbles on a plot that ends up injuring the father of his new friend, Sabina. When he spots Yassen Gregorovich, he knows the hit man is there to kill someone, but when he ignores the threat, he quickly finds out that Sabina's father is the target. Alex sets out to find out who Gregorovich is working for, and the trail leads him to former pop singer and entrepreneur, Damian Cray. Cray's software company is about to release a new game with profits going to the anti-drug effort throughout the world, but Alex discovers that Cray isn't what he says and the game has much more sinister implications.
Eagle Strike is the name of the video game that Cray is about to release and is also the title of this fourth entry in the Alex Rider series. Once again, Alex is faced with another threat that might end the world. In this book, we start to see the toll that Alex's adventures are taking on him and his life. Sabina is the first real friend that Alex has had other than Jack, so she is important to him, but life has been difficult for Alex, and these new threats make it tough for Alex to maintain friendships. As with the other books in the series, there is lots of thrills, action, and suspense, while the plot is a little over the top. Overall, however, Eagle Strike is a very enjoyable story with a satisfying conclusion.
3 1/2 stars.
Eagle Strike is the name of the video game that Cray is about to release and is also the title of this fourth entry in the Alex Rider series. Once again, Alex is faced with another threat that might end the world. In this book, we start to see the toll that Alex's adventures are taking on him and his life. Sabina is the first real friend that Alex has had other than Jack, so she is important to him, but life has been difficult for Alex, and these new threats make it tough for Alex to maintain friendships. As with the other books in the series, there is lots of thrills, action, and suspense, while the plot is a little over the top. Overall, however, Eagle Strike is a very enjoyable story with a satisfying conclusion.
3 1/2 stars.
charvi_not_just_fiction's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5 stars
Love how we get a while book on Alex flipping out at MI6 and saying screw you, I got this.
The whole book is jam packed with action and I loved seeing Sab and Jack in between even though the ending was rather sad. And I've always liked Yassen so yeah...
Loved the plot!
Love how we get a while book on Alex flipping out at MI6 and saying screw you, I got this.
The whole book is jam packed with action and I loved seeing Sab and Jack in between even though the ending was rather sad. And I've always liked Yassen so yeah...
Loved the plot!
thelilbulldozer's review against another edition
3.0
Liked less than Point Blanc, definitely my least favorite of the series, but the stuff with Yassen has me excited for the future books.
My Rating: 3 Stars
Granny's Rating: 4 Stars
My Rating: 3 Stars
Granny's Rating: 4 Stars