Ark Angel (Alex Rider Adventure) by Anthony Horowitz
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Book Reviews of Ark Angel (Alex Rider Adventure)
Book Review: English Paper
Summary: 5 Stars
"He didn't even make it halfway down the corridor. The full force of a twenty-pound oxygen cylinder hit him right between the legs. His face went mauve and he dropped the knife... He crumpled, eyes bulging." Usually M16 and the CIA don't chose 14 year old to be a spy, but Alex is an exception. Alex almost is killed on every mission he goes on. Alex Rider has been in some bad situations, but nothing tops what is in this book. First, he was sent to the hospital because of a nearly fatal sniper bullet. Then he was "accidentally" kidnapped. He was almost killed in a burning building. Then he tries to get two weeks of R & R. but he has to try to spend it with one of the richest people in the world. Nikolie Drevin (the rich man) challenges Alex to a go-kart race. Sounds easy? Try racing against someone who will do whatever it takes to win (even killing), oh and did I mention their going over 80 MPH! The karts are open wheeled and have no roll cage. The last person to race Nikolie had a broken arm, broken ribs, and a fractured skull. Drevin finds out Alex works for M16 and the CIA. Drevin tried to kill him by locking him in a sunken ship when Alex went scuba diving. Alex gets back to the beach and hides. He tries to see if Drevin is going to run but is captured. He gets away then kite surfs about eight miles before the CIA rescues him. A rocket caring a bomb is taken to Ark Angel and Alex either has to defuse it of move it (the bomb that is). Alex succeeds and lands in the waters off Australia. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the Alex Rider series or likes realistic fiction books.
I like this book because it isn't too far from what can happen today. Like when Alex is trapped in the sunken WW2 ship. And when he's trapped in the burning building.
I also like how he was able to get away (for a little bit) from the people that try to kidnap him. He got rid of "Silver Tooth" by using a defibrillator on his neck. He got rid of "Spectacles" with an air tank in between the legs. "Combat Jacket" was hit in the chest with a ten-pound medicine. And "Metal Watch" was "sucked" into a MRI machine.
When Alex went to space was cool and funny. Whenever he tried to push of a wall gently, he would launch himself. Then he saw Kasper (not the ghost!). He had a knife and tried to kill Alex. Alex wins (of course) and moves the bomb. Then he lands in the water on earth.
A. Snively
Book Review: Is Alex Rider a heart throb for girl readers?
Summary: 5 Stars
Anthony Horowitz introduces eco-terrorism in "Ark Angel," sixth book in the series featuring 14-year-old Alex Rider, spy for M16 of England. Say again? Spy? Fourteen?
To be sure, Alex is not a willing spy. No sir! At the end of Scorpia (Alex Rider Adventure), Alex is shot by an assassin's bullet and left for dead. No discerning reader for the first second thought Alex dead--there are two more books in the series--but what an ending!! Now Alex is madder than heck and not about to take any more! He never wanted to be a spy and certainly vows vociferously never again!
Until. In the hospital where Alex is recovering, there is another teen in the room next to Alex. This teen is son of a billionaire, who is being targeted by eco-terrorists. You see, Nikolai Drevin is building Ark Angel, a hotel in space for the super rich. What better way to punish Drevin than by kidnapping his son and making him pay! Alex thwarts the plan and defeats three experienced killers--believe it or not.
Plausibility is Horowitz's secret ingredient in the success of the Alex Rider series. He makes the most outrageous escapades and actions believable!
In addition to wild action, Horowitz again introduces a nefarious villain, who is seemingly a crusader for good. What makes Alex so effective as a spy is simple. For various reasons, Alex can get into the inner sanctoriums of these villains, then use his special talents. Just as some people are talented in art, sports, science, writing, Alex is a great responder in emergency situations. His brain goes into overdrive.
In "Ark Angel" Horowitz outdoes himself in the final episode. I won't write a spoiler here, but I will say that Horowitz makes the reader feel exactly what Alex experiences. It is quite unbelievably plausible.
I love this series! It will end with the seventh book--Snakehead (Alex Rider Adventure).
Book Review: Ark Angel: 5 Stars
Title- Ark AngelAuthor- Anthony Horowitz
Setting- Flamingo Island
Main Characters- Alex Rider is a very unique special agent under the command of MI6,Nikolei Drevin exentric billionaire (need I say more),and Paul Drevin is soon to be Alex's newfound friend.
Alex is in the hospital because of "Appendictis" when he is visited by four very mean looking men. He deos everything he can to stop them from kidnapping his next door neighbor Paul Drevin. When his plan works and they kidnap+ him instaed!
I enjoyed reading the part in the story where Alex had to tightrope walking across the two Hornchurch Towers. It painted a vivid image of Alex walking across and the wind flapping around him. I particularly enjoyed the joke he told the two firemen, who were waiting for him on the roof of the other apartment building.
I enjoyed reading Ark Angel and look forward to seeing what MI6 has in store for Alex next. This was a very enjoyable read. I will recommend this book to ayone who likes James Bond "Kid Style". Mr. Horowitz has a very interesting way of writting and I like it. I hope you have found my review helpful, but if that is not the case I hope I have sparked your curiosity and you will read this very well written book.
Book Review: Best series ever, Robert
Summary: 5 Stars
If you ever read an Alex Rider book you will love this one. Ark Angel by Anthony Horowitz is just plain amazing with the troubles that Alex Rider always gets into, it will keep you on your toes all the way through the book. When I read Ark Angel I could not put it down it draws you right into the action. It all starts out in the hospital from Alexs last wound. Then Alex meets Mr. Drevin which he is part of a project called Ark Angel. But after he meets him everything goes down hill from there. If you want to find out more you will have to read the book. Trust me you wont regret reading this book, it was the best book I ever read. I highly recommend this book because it is ful of action in every page. Also the whole story plot it just perfect for an Alex Rider book. I personally think of this book as a guy book just because it is packed ful of action. over all I thought the book was out standing with the amazing plot and action on every page you wont regret reading this book.Book Review: England's Secret Weapon
Summary: 5 Stars
Ark Angel, by Anthony Horowitz is an exceptional book about a teenage spy named Alex Rider. If you like adventure and suspense, you will love this thrilling book. Alex Rider is 14 years old and works for M16 in England. He has saved the world several times and has barely escaped death in each of his missions. In this book he starts out in a hospital and ends up trying to save the world. He battles a terrorist group called force three. Alex puts all the clues and figures out the reality of force three. This superior spy even makes a trip into space to stop a deadly disaster. This book contains so many unexpected events which make it unpredictable and interesting. I enjoyed it because it has so much action and suspense. I like how Anthony Horowitz wrote this book. I hope you will read this book too. I know you won't be disappointed.