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elephant23ek's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
veronicaa_white's review
3.0
I think that Alex dies too many times. If I tried to explain what goes on in this book I would really confuse you.
alinathecrabbycancer's review against another edition
5.0
This author's numerous plot twists never fail to astound me. One minute I'm cursing John Rider, the next, I'm cursing Julia Rothman for killing him and his wife because they were both innocent.
And even though I know there's more books in the series to continue, HE LEFT THIS ON SUCH A CLIFFHANGER!
And even though I know there's more books in the series to continue, HE LEFT THIS ON SUCH A CLIFFHANGER!
shreya615's review against another edition
5.0
Is this my favorite book in the series?
HELL YEA.
But I think I would have loved it if Alex's dad was the bad guy. It would have allowed a lot of character development on Alex's part.
But otherwise. Ohmygod so many plot twists.
HELL YEA.
But I think I would have loved it if Alex's dad was the bad guy. It would have allowed a lot of character development on Alex's part.
But otherwise. Ohmygod so many plot twists.
costly's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
stephfafahh's review against another edition
3.0
I feel like the author is just recycling plot from earlier books in the series - this was very similar to the plot of book 2. It's still very fast paced, but I'm getting a little bored with MI6 seeming to turn heel every 4 chapters. There was a very quick development in maturity, and the plot twists can still be seen from 100 miles away.
hollymmolly's review against another edition
5.0
Has spoilers from last book and this one!!
In Anthony Hororwitz fifth Alex Rider novel, Scorpia, we find Alex as we left off from the last book, Eagle Strike. Devastated by the knowledge that his father, John Rider may have been an assassin for a large criminal organization, Scorpia.
Not being able to ask MI6, Alex does the only thing he can do, he goes to find the answers himself. Now Scorpia want him on their side and Alex believes he has no other choice, that is until he learns of Scorpia's new plot, one that will kill thousands, and Alex will do anything to stop it.
Alex is a teen spy-- who work's for MI6, though in the last book Alex goes on a mission by himself without the backing of MI6. During the end of that book Alex learned some pretty heavy stuff from the assassin, Yassen Gregorvich, who as it turns out knew his father. Before Yassen died he told Alex to "go to Venice and find Scorpia--and that he would find his destiny."
So that is where this book starts off, Alex is in Venice for a few days with his friend Tom Harris, after spending some time there they are to leave for Tom's brothers, Jerry, in Naples. On there last day there Alex finally find a lead. This is the start of what has to be my favorite Alex Rider novel so far.
The book has many plot twists and we get some very shocking revelations about Alex's father. I loved it, and though I do hate the last scene, in the book, it shocked me and I almost cried, I still have to give it the full five stars. The author really puts us on the edges of our seats through the whole book and knocks us off with the last chapter.
It has everything I have come to expect; lots of action, suspense, thrills and more. I recommend this book/series to everyone, especially if you have read some of the Alex Rider books.
In Anthony Hororwitz fifth Alex Rider novel, Scorpia, we find Alex as we left off from the last book, Eagle Strike. Devastated by the knowledge that his father, John Rider may have been an assassin for a large criminal organization, Scorpia.
Not being able to ask MI6, Alex does the only thing he can do, he goes to find the answers himself. Now Scorpia want him on their side and Alex believes he has no other choice, that is until he learns of Scorpia's new plot, one that will kill thousands, and Alex will do anything to stop it.
Alex is a teen spy-- who work's for MI6, though in the last book Alex goes on a mission by himself without the backing of MI6. During the end of that book Alex learned some pretty heavy stuff from the assassin, Yassen Gregorvich, who as it turns out knew his father. Before Yassen died he told Alex to "go to Venice and find Scorpia--and that he would find his destiny."
So that is where this book starts off, Alex is in Venice for a few days with his friend Tom Harris, after spending some time there they are to leave for Tom's brothers, Jerry, in Naples. On there last day there Alex finally find a lead. This is the start of what has to be my favorite Alex Rider novel so far.
The book has many plot twists and we get some very shocking revelations about Alex's father. I loved it, and though I do hate the last scene, in the book, it shocked me and I almost cried, I still have to give it the full five stars. The author really puts us on the edges of our seats through the whole book and knocks us off with the last chapter.
It has everything I have come to expect; lots of action, suspense, thrills and more. I recommend this book/series to everyone, especially if you have read some of the Alex Rider books.