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griffh4rvey's review against another edition
3.0
anthony horowitz never misses - this got me as hooked as i was with every single other alex rider book has, 9 years after i first read them!! i still wish i was as cool as alex :/
happyali777's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
demolitionreader's review against another edition
4.0
(disclaimer: the stuff i mention in this review are somewhat negative because it's obvious for me personally that alex rider books are going to be terrific, so im just pointing out the worse stuff)
a minor complaint was i would have expected more character exploration in this book, especially because it had so much potential to explore alex/julius's minds. i had hoped it would be mentioned because at the beginning they said something about having to "get into julius's head", and i anticipated alex struggling to get out of julius's head or that he might be brainwashed by nightshade as well, but the plot didn't quite go that way. still it's a middle-grade/ya book so maybe i shouldn't have expected that much.
a minor complaint was i would have expected more character exploration in this book, especially because it had so much potential to explore alex/julius's minds. i had hoped it would be mentioned because at the beginning they said something about having to "get into julius's head", and i anticipated alex struggling to get out of julius's head or that he might be brainwashed by nightshade as well, but the plot didn't quite go that way. still it's a middle-grade/ya book so maybe i shouldn't have expected that much.
nyxiabel's review against another edition
4.0
4/5 stars
It's been a long time since I have read an Alex Rider book. I binged the first 8 I think about 10 years ago? And I loved them then as a young teen. It was just as easy to fall back into the series now at age 23. I put Alex Rider books in the same category as CHERUB, and probably Artemis Fowl. This particular book felt a lot like CHERUB's Maximum Security to begin with, actually, but I'm glad it branched off a different direction as it got going.
One thing I really enjoyed about this book was the intensity. The stakes didn't drop for a second. It's packed with what it says: Action, Adventure, Adrenaline. The writing is simple enough to have you flying through the pages at high-speed to match the thrill in the story, but with enough crafting to be able to visualise complex moves and action scenes.
This book lost one star for me in the way of characters. Maybe it's because I'm older now but the characters just don't feel like they have many dimensions. They are distinct from each other for certain, but the breadth in traits isn't there.
This was a fun book to read (I read it in less than two days - 440 pages) and will please any young teen who claims they don't like books or of course, anyone else who just wants something quick and adventurous to devour.
I was sent this book by Harper Collins NZ in exchange for an honest review
It's been a long time since I have read an Alex Rider book. I binged the first 8 I think about 10 years ago? And I loved them then as a young teen. It was just as easy to fall back into the series now at age 23. I put Alex Rider books in the same category as CHERUB, and probably Artemis Fowl. This particular book felt a lot like CHERUB's Maximum Security to begin with, actually, but I'm glad it branched off a different direction as it got going.
One thing I really enjoyed about this book was the intensity. The stakes didn't drop for a second. It's packed with what it says: Action, Adventure, Adrenaline. The writing is simple enough to have you flying through the pages at high-speed to match the thrill in the story, but with enough crafting to be able to visualise complex moves and action scenes.
This book lost one star for me in the way of characters. Maybe it's because I'm older now but the characters just don't feel like they have many dimensions. They are distinct from each other for certain, but the breadth in traits isn't there.
This was a fun book to read (I read it in less than two days - 440 pages) and will please any young teen who claims they don't like books or of course, anyone else who just wants something quick and adventurous to devour.
I was sent this book by Harper Collins NZ in exchange for an honest review
khushg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.5
queensaru's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
johnnytest's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
thamilvanan01's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
sad
fast-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? No
4.75