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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-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:
Complicated
The most nostalgic of books and the most nostalgic of movies! I’ve read this a fair few times but haven’t reviewed it yet so figured it was time for a little bit of childhood and reread this classic.
The first time we meet the well known teenage spy, Alex Rider and accompany him on his first mission. There’s hardcore spy training, plots afoot, a deadly release of biological warfare and some dastardly espionage to deploy. It’s a clever story and a great introduction to what has come to be a great series.
I’m currently knee deep in the series and about to start book 11, but I couldn’t resist briefly hopping back in time to the conception of the books. Also decided to read in a different format from the first time, so delved into the audiobook. Which was fab. Really well narrated and super enjoyable.
Entertaining as always, it’s a fab book for its demographic and for adults a like.
The first time we meet the well known teenage spy, Alex Rider and accompany him on his first mission. There’s hardcore spy training, plots afoot, a deadly release of biological warfare and some dastardly espionage to deploy. It’s a clever story and a great introduction to what has come to be a great series.
I’m currently knee deep in the series and about to start book 11, but I couldn’t resist briefly hopping back in time to the conception of the books. Also decided to read in a different format from the first time, so delved into the audiobook. Which was fab. Really well narrated and super enjoyable.
Entertaining as always, it’s a fab book for its demographic and for adults a like.
As much as I would love to, I cannot write a review for each book simply because they are so engrossing that I must read the next one as soon as I have finished one until I'm done with the entire series.
But to the book that started it all. Anthony Horowitz is an absolute hidden gem of writing books about young adolescents that aren't completely idiotic or just lucky. There are sacrifices and realistic reactions made on both sides of the field. I do find Alex's actions ridiculous sometimes, but they're not unbelievable. I accept them because they are they are the reasons why he is such a successful spy and I'm not.
In the first book, we find innocent little Alex, whose uncle has passed away, and he finds out Ian Rider was actually a spy working for the MI6. Following his death, MI6 wants to recruit Alex into being a spy because of his heritage.
The best part of these books is that Alex does not actively want to be a spy. He's not looking for the glory or romance of being a teenage James Bond. He was forced into it through blackmail and it really affects how you see the series.
Alex Rider is a darker, violent, serious version of what it means to be a spy, and I thoroughly enjoyed this series! They're pretty easy to read too, none of the books are individually that long. I recommend to most teens!
But to the book that started it all. Anthony Horowitz is an absolute hidden gem of writing books about young adolescents that aren't completely idiotic or just lucky. There are sacrifices and realistic reactions made on both sides of the field. I do find Alex's actions ridiculous sometimes, but they're not unbelievable. I accept them because they are they are the reasons why he is such a successful spy and I'm not.
In the first book, we find innocent little Alex, whose uncle has passed away, and he finds out Ian Rider was actually a spy working for the MI6. Following his death, MI6 wants to recruit Alex into being a spy because of his heritage.
The best part of these books is that Alex does not actively want to be a spy. He's not looking for the glory or romance of being a teenage James Bond. He was forced into it through blackmail and it really affects how you see the series.
Alex Rider is a darker, violent, serious version of what it means to be a spy, and I thoroughly enjoyed this series! They're pretty easy to read too, none of the books are individually that long. I recommend to most teens!
My 11 year old has never been interested in spy novels, and for some reason I have taken that as a challenge. So now I've found a spy series he enjoys and will have to live with the consequences -- I hope they do not include Ian Fleming.
My son is reading this in school and wanted me to read it too. It’s not too bad, and it’s fun that we can talk about it together (once his class finishes
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I just finished all 3 seasons on Amazon Prime and now I will be rereading all the books up to Scorpia Rising cause that's the last book I read and apparently there are 5 i haven't read. The show was great go watch it. NOW. *cracks knuckles* let's get into the fact that nostalgia can give you rose tinted remembrance but at the same time.... stormbreaker I remember not being the coolest of the lot but I will say I did remember correctly that horowitz is a tight writer. The book was fast paced, well written and concise. I do like Alex as a character. Some stuff is over the top. But generally it is grounded but I wish horowitz had gone for a 16 year old and not a 14 year old as I feel the time Ian had to work to make him a spy would have been more realistic. Hands down complaint is that I kind of forgot how over the top Herod Sayle was as a villian in the since that over the top is a nice way of saying that the characterization of this Egyptian man was a bit..... *cringe borderline not good rep of an ethinicity* (very super nice way of saying that). Nostalgia did in fact shade that bit too rose tinted. That aside. Not bad. A good quick read. Let's see if the rest of the series holds up to my memory.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No