The Book Depository Scorpia by Anthony Horowitz
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Description: Scorpia : Paperback : Penguin Putnam Inc : 9780142405789 : 0142405787 : 16 Feb 2006 : Now in paperback--the latest entry of the New York Times bestselling series featuring teen spy Alex Rider. Alex learns that his father was an assassin for Scorpia, the most powerful terrorist organization going. Now Scorpia wants Alex on its side. The Book Depository Scorpia by Anthony Horowitz - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Product ID: 9780142405789
MPN: 0142405787
GTIN: 9780142405789
Author: Indie Idyllic
Rating: 5
Review: Alex Rider is a teenager spy. Who would of thought it, the once ordinary school boy, goes for his fifth mission this action packed book. It is were he finds out about his parents and the criminal organisation Scorpia. It's different to the first book because Alex Rider was just an ordinary boy sitting on his bed gloomily when his uncle Ian Rider dies. This book is were he is filled with lies from Scorpia as they drag him into their world. Mrs Jones is payed a visit from Alex, sent by Scorpia to KILL MRS JONES! But will he do it? He finds out the past about his parents. At the end Alex is hit by a strange bullet that lets him see his family! I felt there was more suspense and excitement in this book than in Stormbreaker, lots more cliffhangers at the end of chapters. Also he gets to go on a mission to a different country in Scorpia. This was quite a long book to read as it had 369 pages were Stormbreaker was only 240 pages. Some of the chapters were very long but it was worth it as it's a very good book. I like Scorpia more than Stormbreaker because Scorpia is more action packed and compelling. You want to keep reading to find out what happens.
Author: Luke
Rating: 3
Review: Now this may seem obvious - but at 27, these stories just don't seem to have a lot of depth to them. This is obviously because they're written for children/teenagers and not adults. However, there are books (the Harry Potter etc.) That can be read and enjoyed by all ages. The particular Alex Rider book has got some great plot points and some very interesting ideas. Also (without spoilers) the ending is an absolute cliffhanger that makes you want to carry on with the next book. Alex himself doesn't really have much of a personality and neither do many of the other characters despite cliché children's characters. But what more could I expect?
