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revraimi's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
joekliverpool's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.25
elephant23ek's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bradenjdowdy's review against another edition
3.0
Nothing crazy from this installment in the series. There are fun new gadgets and a crazy new villain to stop, but it’s the same formula.
Age range: 10-15
May be too violent for younger readers.
Age range: 10-15
May be too violent for younger readers.
topdragon's review
5.0
Alex Rider, vacationing in the south of France with his girlfriend and her family, is finally enjoying a fully relaxing couple of weeks. But when his girlfriend’s father becomes the target of a Russian assassin who also happens to be a nemesis from Alex’s own past, Alex is dragged back into extreme danger.
The fourth book in this “YA James Bond-style” series was a bit different from the first three in that Alex isn’t given an assignment by MI-6 but rather stumbles upon one. Even when he wants to get MI-6 involved, they don’t believe him. This time around the evil madman is an eccentric billionaire named Damian Cray who was born to wealth, became a world-renowned pop star and philanthropist known for huge acts of charity.
Once again the writing is fast-paced and the plot thrilling and the stakes couldn’t be higher (up to and including preventing 25 nuclear explosions around the world). But this time around, the personal stakes for Alex are tougher than ever. When a teenager is not believed, either by those in authority or by his best friends, it can seem worse than nuclear war. The book’s ending ramps it all up one more notch when Alex discovers another truth about his own family which will change his life forever.
My favorite Alex Rider novel so far. I’m interested to see where this new information will take Alex in the next book and whether he will be able to trust anybody ever again.
The fourth book in this “YA James Bond-style” series was a bit different from the first three in that Alex isn’t given an assignment by MI-6 but rather stumbles upon one. Even when he wants to get MI-6 involved, they don’t believe him. This time around the evil madman is an eccentric billionaire named Damian Cray who was born to wealth, became a world-renowned pop star and philanthropist known for huge acts of charity.
Once again the writing is fast-paced and the plot thrilling and the stakes couldn’t be higher (up to and including preventing 25 nuclear explosions around the world). But this time around, the personal stakes for Alex are tougher than ever. When a teenager is not believed, either by those in authority or by his best friends, it can seem worse than nuclear war. The book’s ending ramps it all up one more notch when Alex discovers another truth about his own family which will change his life forever.
My favorite Alex Rider novel so far. I’m interested to see where this new information will take Alex in the next book and whether he will be able to trust anybody ever again.
readmaster69's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
mickeykay200's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-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? No
5.0
i do recognize the issues. i am electing to ignore them
bookishwonderlandco's review against another edition
5.0
Who would've known that Alex would have went to work by himself? I didn't and was pretty suprised since he doesn't want to be a spy in the first place!