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Fun escapism that gives me the most delightful nostalgic feeling. However the older I get the more I worry about the safety of this teenager. Hopefully the last book is just him getting therapy and going to school.

sarahslays's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

hollyreads1's review against another edition

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Just not my vibe

_kr0n0s_'s review against another edition

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adventurous tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

crufts's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-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

2.0

Who knew so many cliches could be jammed into one book?

For context, the Alex Rider series is about a 12-year-old schoolboy who becomes a TEENAGE SUPER SPY for MI6 (the British intelligence agency).

Pros:
- Fun action scenes, giant train explosions
- Protagonist carries an overarching motivation throughout the story

Cons:
- Poorly-expressed emotions
- Characters seem to do things just for the sake of the plot
- Dull writing, uninspired dialogue
- Several typos

Overall: Mediocre, especially in comparison to the early books in the series (e.g. the thrilling Point Blank [#2] and Skeleton Key [#3]). If you read Anthony Horowitz's own statement about the book, you get the impression that he only wrote the story due to popular demand.

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ymadeleine's review against another edition

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adventurous

3.75

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