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A review by crufts
Never Say Die by Anthony Horowitz
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence