Skeleton Key by Anthony Horowitz

Skeleton Key

Alex Rider #3

Anthony Horowitz

339 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery thriller adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Alex Rider has been through a lot for his fourteen years. He's been shot at by international terrorists, chased down a mountainside on a makeshift snowboard, and has stood face-to-face with pure evil. Twice, young Alex has managed to save the worl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,374 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
tense 56%
mysterious 49%
dark 25%
funny 17%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 9%
emotional 8%
sad 8%
hopeful 4%
reflective 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 30% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.79

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