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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
I wanted to watch the movie and thought I should read the book first at least. This is not as good as Horowitz adult novels but it's good to read where he honed his craft. I would probably have loved these more as a child but I still plan on reading the remaining books nevertheless.
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail
Loved this book! I knew Anthony Horowitz from his TV writing and heard that he'd written a YA series about a kid spy.
Yes, there were parts that took a little of imagination, but I enjoyed Alex's adventures. I found him to be clever, ingenious, and stubborn. At times he was very much a 14 year old boy and other times he acted far beyond his age. But I couldn't wait to see how he got out of the situations he'd find himself in.
I look forward to reading more of Alex and his spy games.
Yes, there were parts that took a little of imagination, but I enjoyed Alex's adventures. I found him to be clever, ingenious, and stubborn. At times he was very much a 14 year old boy and other times he acted far beyond his age. But I couldn't wait to see how he got out of the situations he'd find himself in.
I look forward to reading more of Alex and his spy games.
One of the best young adult novels I have read this year. Some of the computer stuff does feel dated but this was written in 2000 so you just need to remind yourself of what it was like then. Looking forward to reading the next book.
Great middle grade thriller - interesting how in British thrillers the parents die whereas the USA ( see Theodore Boone ) parents still have a presence.
Some interesting themes - British supposed superiority but underlying racism and bullying - questions on loyalty to king and country
Some interesting themes - British supposed superiority but underlying racism and bullying - questions on loyalty to king and country
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
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:
Complicated
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes