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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
I forgot what happened to the CIA agents. I think I confused them with a later book where there’s an American.
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-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
Really fun read - great for getting out of reading slumps!
Book three in the Alex Rider graphic novel series.
In his current adventure, MI-6 has promised Alex a relaxing vacation filled with sun, sand, and scuba diving. Instead, he finds himself trapped on a tropical island with an insane RUssian military commander who has big plans for the end of the world.
In his current adventure, MI-6 has promised Alex a relaxing vacation filled with sun, sand, and scuba diving. Instead, he finds himself trapped on a tropical island with an insane RUssian military commander who has big plans for the end of the world.
the plot
whilst good feels more like a step backwards for the series because it is very slow in getting alex on his mission.
I liked that a large portion of the book took place in england whilst a huge sporting event happened, (read the book to see what one). I also like that alex got him self a love interest, although to me she seems to perfect for him.
I'm hoping there is a dark secret linked with her and one of Alex's future missions.
I have not read the full series before so future books are all new to me but one thing remains constant Alex's life never runs smoothy.
there was a couple of things i didn't like;
how MI6 got alex to go in the mission i found it cheap and unoriginal
the two companions he was put with i found them extremely annoying they had no character progression
also while the story is as action packed and visual as ever the length of the chapters for me are to long
this is still a must read if you want to read the hole series
whilst good feels more like a step backwards for the series because it is very slow in getting alex on his mission.
I liked that a large portion of the book took place in england whilst a huge sporting event happened, (read the book to see what one). I also like that alex got him self a love interest, although to me she seems to perfect for him.
I'm hoping there is a dark secret linked with her and one of Alex's future missions.
I have not read the full series before so future books are all new to me but one thing remains constant Alex's life never runs smoothy.
there was a couple of things i didn't like;
how MI6 got alex to go in the mission i found it cheap and unoriginal
the two companions he was put with i found them extremely annoying they had no character progression
also while the story is as action packed and visual as ever the length of the chapters for me are to long
this is still a must read if you want to read the hole series
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3.5 Silver Stars
with Golden Sparks
every book in Alex Rider series is like an episode of a espionage teenage tv series.
& I love the tensions in the series, it's sudden & shocking, unexpected, but with a familiar sense (you should expect something would go wrong pretty badly!), thrilling. my heart was pounding just like Alex in this one!
the descriptions-premise here were beautiful & the showing the actions felt so real for me, I could felt the fresh water drops, the swimming in the ocean & the fear!
the retorts & sass Alex made, great!
I also had a strange nostalgic feeling, because some parts reminded me of Bobby Pendragon in Pendragon series by D.J. MacHale, book 1: [b:The Merchant of Death|833710|The Merchant of Death (Pendragon, #1)|D.J. MacHale|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1571926383l/833710._SY75_.jpg|1726608]
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Plot: ★★★(★)/5
Characters: ★★★(★)/5
Writing style: ★★★★/5
Premise: ★★★★/5
general idea: ★★★(★)/5
with Golden Sparks
every book in Alex Rider series is like an episode of a espionage teenage tv series.
& I love the tensions in the series, it's sudden & shocking, unexpected, but with a familiar sense (you should expect something would go wrong pretty badly!), thrilling. my heart was pounding just like Alex in this one!
the descriptions-premise here were beautiful & the showing the actions felt so real for me, I could felt the fresh water drops, the swimming in the ocean & the fear!
the retorts & sass Alex made, great!
I also had a strange nostalgic feeling, because some parts reminded me of Bobby Pendragon in Pendragon series by D.J. MacHale, book 1: [b:The Merchant of Death|833710|The Merchant of Death (Pendragon, #1)|D.J. MacHale|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1571926383l/833710._SY75_.jpg|1726608]
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Plot: ★★★(★)/5
Characters: ★★★(★)/5
Writing style: ★★★★/5
Premise: ★★★★/5
general idea: ★★★(★)/5
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia
I love the Alex Rider series, and upon reading this book, I was thrilled. It was always action-packed, and this book started to take a slightly darker mood, with more emotions and such. One of the things I love about the series is how REAL it is. In a fantasy book, because it is fantasy, writing realistically is always a big part. In other books with spy kids, they're always thrilled to be a spy and "putting themselves in danger". But Alex Rider is different. In the first two books, I always thought that if I were Alex I'd love doing all the spy work, but in this book, I connected to him more, and what with all the blackmail, I actually started understanding the way he feels- he just wants a normal childhood, with friends and avoiding homework and girls.
The main plot was less impressive this time, although it did have some twists, you figure out the villains' plans way before. I did like that the General has an actual personality and depth, as a character. Horowitz' previous villains didn't really have much of that.
Sabina...well...I'm really not sure what I think of her, to be honest. I like what she represents, and the idea that she's giving Alex a normal life, but as a character, I was disappointed. She's so..stereotypical. Or, just not very interesting. If there's going to be a love interest in these types of action books, I always like it better if the said girl is interesting- perhaps very dangerous, or incredibly smart, or beautiful, or just has a personality that is unique; who is stubborn and hot-headed and teases incessantly.
Overall, though, I loved the book. It took the series to a new level, in terms of emotional development, and I loved the plot and action it provided.
The main plot was less impressive this time, although it did have some twists, you figure out the villains' plans way before. I did like that the General has an actual personality and depth, as a character. Horowitz' previous villains didn't really have much of that.
Sabina...well...I'm really not sure what I think of her, to be honest. I like what she represents, and the idea that she's giving Alex a normal life, but as a character, I was disappointed. She's so..stereotypical. Or, just not very interesting. If there's going to be a love interest in these types of action books, I always like it better if the said girl is interesting- perhaps very dangerous, or incredibly smart, or beautiful, or just has a personality that is unique; who is stubborn and hot-headed and teases incessantly.
Overall, though, I loved the book. It took the series to a new level, in terms of emotional development, and I loved the plot and action it provided.