by Anthony Horowitz
Published in 2009 by Philomel Books
I have been a bit remiss in posting my book reviews, despite having been reading voraciously so I have opted to start over from here forward. Time permiting I will go back and post some of the older ones, but for today we push forward with a quick review of the 8th installment of Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider series. From the opening nuclear disaster in India and Alex's decision to no longer have anything to do with MI6 the book moves along another happenstance adventure that lands Alex once again in the throws of danger and manipulated by Blunt to serve as the teenage spy. Horowitz has done his research into the science of genetically altered plant life to introduce a new disaster brought about by another larger than life villian.
This book like the rest in the Rider series is geared towards teenage boys, but it is another fun read for this father/son pair who enjoy reading the same books. The science behind the disaster is complex but presented in a way that is compelling and can inspire a young mind to want to know more. Alex as always is larger than life while still wrestling with common issues of a soon to be 15 year old young man. The villian, while a bit of a characature of a reformed Christian, is fitting for the day as he is driven not by world domination or revenge but sheer greed as he seeks to make a billion dollar payday.
Reading Recomendation: If you are a young person that likes to read about larger than life teenagers, or someone who enjoys a well spun espionage tale, or simply a parent who enjoys reading books with their kids spend the time reading not only Crocodile Tears but any of the Rider series. You will find it a quick, enjoyable read!
No comments:
Post a Comment