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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
This took me back to my childhood! It was a quick read, relaxing and had me hooked. I'm excited to see where this series will go :)
adventurous
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
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:
Yes
Fabulous action series for young adults. I read the entire series myself as a teen, and then passed the books onto my younger brothers who loved them just as much as I did.
This is an oldie. It's not even in my shelves but I saw it on Libby and decided to give it a listen. It was a short book, and since I listen at 2x the speed, it was even shorter. As well, there's a British tv series for Alex Rider that I've started and wanted to read the books as I go along. I'm not far into it, to be honest but I'm curious enough to continue.
The thing about British books is that the characters have a way of coming off dry and monotone regardless of their personalities or identities. The same can be said about this book. Having said that, the book had great bones for a spy series. Tech-wise, I have to save my judgement for when I'm into the series more. It's only the first book after all. I mentioned the technology because it's a prerequisite for a good spy novel, and spying is pointless unless you have the aid of good tech.
As the summary indicates, we're introduced to Alex when his uncle died in an apparent "car accident". He wasn't wearing a seatbelt when he crashed his car. But the more Alex thinks about it, the more he realized something is not adding up. His uncle is what you would call a stickler for rules so it wouldn't make sense for him to be so reckless as to not wear a seatbelt. When his uncle's lawyers summoned him to for the will reading, he stumbles upon a lie regarding everything he knew about his uncle.
Alex doesn't know that through all the years he was under his uncle's wings, he was actually training him for something. All the trips they went to, all the high adrenaline adventures he took him to -- it's all actually a training of sort. And this is why the organization his uncle was a part of recruited him at such a tender age of 14. He already had the wits, the knowledge, the instinct for a job he may not want to accept. But at the end of the day, he no longer had a choice. Because without his uncle, he's a minor without a home.
I enjoyed this way more than I expected. Once in awhile, I stumble upon a book that I didn't think I would like but ended up liking it quite immensely. Such is the case for Alex. Right now, I have heaps of books on my TBR so I don't really know when I'd be able to pick up the next book to the series. However, I notice that this also comes in graphic novel edition so I might take my chance at that. Anyway, while this will be dry as a bone because: British, I still liked it. You shouldn't really expect any emotional upheavals while reading a spy novel, anyway. But that's just me though.
The thing about British books is that the characters have a way of coming off dry and monotone regardless of their personalities or identities. The same can be said about this book. Having said that, the book had great bones for a spy series. Tech-wise, I have to save my judgement for when I'm into the series more. It's only the first book after all. I mentioned the technology because it's a prerequisite for a good spy novel, and spying is pointless unless you have the aid of good tech.
As the summary indicates, we're introduced to Alex when his uncle died in an apparent "car accident". He wasn't wearing a seatbelt when he crashed his car. But the more Alex thinks about it, the more he realized something is not adding up. His uncle is what you would call a stickler for rules so it wouldn't make sense for him to be so reckless as to not wear a seatbelt. When his uncle's lawyers summoned him to for the will reading, he stumbles upon a lie regarding everything he knew about his uncle.
Alex doesn't know that through all the years he was under his uncle's wings, he was actually training him for something. All the trips they went to, all the high adrenaline adventures he took him to -- it's all actually a training of sort. And this is why the organization his uncle was a part of recruited him at such a tender age of 14. He already had the wits, the knowledge, the instinct for a job he may not want to accept. But at the end of the day, he no longer had a choice. Because without his uncle, he's a minor without a home.
I enjoyed this way more than I expected. Once in awhile, I stumble upon a book that I didn't think I would like but ended up liking it quite immensely. Such is the case for Alex. Right now, I have heaps of books on my TBR so I don't really know when I'd be able to pick up the next book to the series. However, I notice that this also comes in graphic novel edition so I might take my chance at that. Anyway, while this will be dry as a bone because: British, I still liked it. You shouldn't really expect any emotional upheavals while reading a spy novel, anyway. But that's just me though.
adventurous
medium-paced
I had seen the movie for this book before I ever knew it was a book. I enjoyed the movie but I enjoyed the book more. I plan on reading the rest of the series. I like Alex Rider's character and the story is a fun and quick read.
Great book for middle school boys who are into action, adventure and SPIES (a kid version of 007). I found it entertaining and an easy read.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No