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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
a fun comforting re-read! i suddenly felt the desire to revisit this for the first time in around 20 years. really fun! i'm keen to make my way through the rest for fun. i like the trope of these books each having new gadgets that come into play for each story. chekhov's gadgets.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Good, solid, middle grades novel that will appeal to boys and girls with a desire for action and intrigue. The ending felt rushed, but Horowitz knows how to write a decent cliffhanger that sets things up well for the rest of the series.
PS I know this is supposed to be similar to James Bond, but I could help thinking it was like Alias, but with a 14YO boy as the protagonist. That's likely because I can't recall ever watching a Bond film/reading Ian Flemming's work but watched Alias religiously.
PS I know this is supposed to be similar to James Bond, but I could help thinking it was like Alias, but with a 14YO boy as the protagonist. That's likely because I can't recall ever watching a Bond film/reading Ian Flemming's work but watched Alias religiously.
If you know a 12-14 year old boy, this book is a must. The first in a wildly popular series,pass this on to a reluctant reader and you'll be glad that you did.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A fun read, nothing mind blowing but just as enjoyable! Reminds me of the books I used to get read to me as a kid so it's pretty nostalgic which I think is why I enjoyed it more.
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I got hold of the audiobook from my local library as I was quite curious to see what this series was about as Alex Rider seems to be everywhere and even seems to have earned a TV deal.
The book is fast paced and once you get started, you want to see where the story goes, but, goodness me, what stereotypes of macho male and subservient or evil female are served in this book.
And the abuse Alex Rider goes through in order to become a super hero? is emotional, mental and physical abuse throughout the pages of this book and a new generation of defunct male that is incapable of love and relating is born.
A narrative that goes on the storyline that the only way to become better in being abused in every possible in order to better the abuser is no solution at all. It only leads to where we are now on this beautiful blue planet, with nature being destroyed, people in power demonstrating their selfishness throughout and relationships and society falling apart and mental illness soaring sky high.
I do not recommend this book.
The book is fast paced and once you get started, you want to see where the story goes, but, goodness me, what stereotypes of macho male and subservient or evil female are served in this book.
And the abuse Alex Rider goes through in order to become a super hero? is emotional, mental and physical abuse throughout the pages of this book and a new generation of defunct male that is incapable of love and relating is born.
A narrative that goes on the storyline that the only way to become better in being abused in every possible in order to better the abuser is no solution at all. It only leads to where we are now on this beautiful blue planet, with nature being destroyed, people in power demonstrating their selfishness throughout and relationships and society falling apart and mental illness soaring sky high.
I do not recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence
mental abuse, abuse of nature
adventurous
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced