Florida is Closed Today by Jack D hunter was a free book that i got from my online library's digital collection. If i paid for this book i would be furious right now. I can't even tell you what the plot was about as far as i gather, some anti-population explosion extremest were trying to get everyone in the world to blow each other up. The main characters are Roger,an ex-CIA agent,his wife Eva, and various political hangers on.
This book was the worst book i have ever read in my life and i like books as you all know. The only bright spot in the entire book was Eva. But at the end they had to turn her into a damsel in distress which she wasn't in the entire book. I'm not surprised these people are sexist, Especially given the fact that one of them is a tea party nut, which I didn't know before I downloaded the book.
I rate this book 2/10 that's a really horrible rating for a book i think its the lowest i have ever given. You really should not read it. Unless you want to punish someone for doing something awful. On second thought don't make them listen to this book, make then go out and do something positive for the community.
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Book Review: Crocodile Tears (Book 97 out of 100)
I have come to the conclusion that I can't write a book review while listening to another book, especially one as exciting as Pendragon. In the latest (and for now the last) Alex Rider adventure. In this adventure, Alex is confronted by one of the biggest potential problems of our times- GM foods. He also must survive being kidnapped, nearly shot, and nearly fed to crocodiles. All while trying to be a regular school boy and avoid pissing of his guardian.
I aspect that certain expects of all spy novels are very, very fictional. But the last disk of this book was over the top in the unreal arena. I don't like this book. Mostly because of the ending. I expected better, Mr. Horowitz. I hope the next book returns the original Alex writing I've come to enjoy.
I aspect that certain expects of all spy novels are very, very fictional. But the last disk of this book was over the top in the unreal arena. I don't like this book. Mostly because of the ending. I expected better, Mr. Horowitz. I hope the next book returns the original Alex writing I've come to enjoy.
Book Review: Snakehead (Book 95 out of 100)
This was the longest and scariest Alex Rider book. Organ sellers, double agents, and, of course, the resident mad man. But I won't go into details, because as I always say you need to read the book. I will tell there's lots of ups and downs, including one high point and one low point in particular at least in my opinion.
The book also represents the return of Scopia, always I bad sign for Alex or any justice minded person. Both bad men in this case are disabled, which doesn't appeal to me. I think it's a stereotype and one I don't appreciate, but least one of them was mad to begin with. His disability status doesn't contribute to his craziness. The second one was driven insane when he was mistreated by his boss after his disability occurrence. I felt kind of bad for him, but still descrimination doesn't equate to murder. If you are reading this review as you are reading the book, I might have given you too much of a clue. But maybe you won't pick it up. Let me know.
I rate this book a 9. It's my third favorite Alex book. You'll be surprised on last disc; I was.
The book also represents the return of Scopia, always I bad sign for Alex or any justice minded person. Both bad men in this case are disabled, which doesn't appeal to me. I think it's a stereotype and one I don't appreciate, but least one of them was mad to begin with. His disability status doesn't contribute to his craziness. The second one was driven insane when he was mistreated by his boss after his disability occurrence. I felt kind of bad for him, but still descrimination doesn't equate to murder. If you are reading this review as you are reading the book, I might have given you too much of a clue. But maybe you won't pick it up. Let me know.
I rate this book a 9. It's my third favorite Alex book. You'll be surprised on last disc; I was.
Book Review: Ark Angel (Book 94 of 100)
I tired. I was so tired I couldn't finish the last two disks of this book, although I've been looking forward to it. In this Alex tale, Alex rescues a rich boy, fights an eco-terrorist, and goes to space. Don't ask; read the book! It was, as usual, a very fun read. You'll be on the edge of your seat for the entire book. I was. It literally hurt me to abandon Alex in the middle of his adventure to go to One Nation march. But I, of course, did it. Marching for justice is more important than reading.
But today, just a few minutes ago, I finished the book. I rate it a 8.9. It's a tale of friendship and doing the right thing, like it or not. It doesn't matter how scared you are. That's a good lesson for anyone, especially modern young people. Read it! Share it! Talk about it!
But today, just a few minutes ago, I finished the book. I rate it a 8.9. It's a tale of friendship and doing the right thing, like it or not. It doesn't matter how scared you are. That's a good lesson for anyone, especially modern young people. Read it! Share it! Talk about it!
Book Review: Scopia (Book 93 of 100)
Scorpia was yet another Alex Rider adventure. It’s a typical self discovery tale of a 14-year-old boy, accept most 14-year-old boys aren’t super spies, like Alex Rider. In the book Alex learns that his father was murdered by MI-6. The very people he’d been working for! His father wasn’t a good guy after all! That’s plot twist 1.
In fact, he worked for Scorpia, master criminal organization; hell bent on global domination. Scorpia now wants Alex to work for them. But is Alex really a killer? That’s plot twist number 2 and there are way more where that came from.
I feel that this was the best Alex Rider book yet; I rating it a 9.25. Even though it’s a juvenile book, it kept me guessing. Not true in the other books. Read it. It’s a great beach (when beach season returns) or rainy afternoon book. The audio book is perfect for long car rides to grandma’s house or wherever, especially because the adventure will keep the whole car entertained, no matter their ages.
In fact, he worked for Scorpia, master criminal organization; hell bent on global domination. Scorpia now wants Alex to work for them. But is Alex really a killer? That’s plot twist number 2 and there are way more where that came from.
I feel that this was the best Alex Rider book yet; I rating it a 9.25. Even though it’s a juvenile book, it kept me guessing. Not true in the other books. Read it. It’s a great beach (when beach season returns) or rainy afternoon book. The audio book is perfect for long car rides to grandma’s house or wherever, especially because the adventure will keep the whole car entertained, no matter their ages.
Book Review: Eagle Strike (Book 92 of 100)
Another Alex Rider tale to review before I fit the bed. It's the saddest one in my opinion. This is a great pitchfork book, meaning it has lots of twists and turns. I enjoyed this tale, especially because I'm an American and this book had a very American tone. I don't know why, but it felt like that to me. I'm pleased that when Alex fold out more about his dad, as he did in this book. Horowitz didn't do the whole Luke/Darth Vader thing, as has been way overdone in this genre.
There are many plots and twists in this truly well written book. I finished it, as I was completing a ton of overdo work for Examiner work that you can read if you want. It made the work a ton more bearable. I'd rate Eagle Strike a 9, the highest of any Rider book. You'll laugh, cheer, and mourn with Alex. I did.
There are many plots and twists in this truly well written book. I finished it, as I was completing a ton of overdo work for Examiner work that you can read if you want. It made the work a ton more bearable. I'd rate Eagle Strike a 9, the highest of any Rider book. You'll laugh, cheer, and mourn with Alex. I did.
Book Review: Skeleton Key (Book 91 of 100)
Another Alex Rider adventure. This one features a crazy Russian who wants to rule the world. Why does poor Alex keep running into our Alex? This kind of books make me wonder if there are this many crazy folks in the world. God I hope not!
Alex tries to act like a normal 14 year old, getting a girlfriend, but the life of teen super spy has no breaks for puberty. His Wimbledon ball boy assignment leads to a drug dealer assignment, which leads to helping the CIA, which leads to Alex and the crazy Russian (who wants to adopt Alex).
I can't tell you more about the book without revealing more of the plot than I want to. As all novel of this genre, it's a bit predictable, especially being a young adult variety, but it's still a fun read. It's an 8.2. I'll finish the rest of the series before I complete these 100 books.
Alex tries to act like a normal 14 year old, getting a girlfriend, but the life of teen super spy has no breaks for puberty. His Wimbledon ball boy assignment leads to a drug dealer assignment, which leads to helping the CIA, which leads to Alex and the crazy Russian (who wants to adopt Alex).
I can't tell you more about the book without revealing more of the plot than I want to. As all novel of this genre, it's a bit predictable, especially being a young adult variety, but it's still a fun read. It's an 8.2. I'll finish the rest of the series before I complete these 100 books.
Book Review: Point Blank (Book 90 of 100)
Point Blank is the second Alex Rider adventure. In this tale the teenage super spy who iv become to view as a cross between James Bond and Magiver is sent to investigate the happenings at one of those schools for bad children that you always see on the news. As sinister as you always hear about those places being this one as more of a twist which I'm not going to tell you about you need to read the book
This was a pretty good unpredictable story once you figuare out the main clue, which I'm not going to share with you. But its very contemporary and combined institutionalized with modern science as any book reader will tell you that's not ever a good combination for any hero. But that's as much information that I'm going to tell you how much to torture me
I rate this book a 7.75 of out a 10 as i said it has a predictable once you unwrap the clue which shouldn't take u long. However it's still really fun and a good read.
This was a pretty good unpredictable story once you figuare out the main clue, which I'm not going to share with you. But its very contemporary and combined institutionalized with modern science as any book reader will tell you that's not ever a good combination for any hero. But that's as much information that I'm going to tell you how much to torture me
I rate this book a 7.75 of out a 10 as i said it has a predictable once you unwrap the clue which shouldn't take u long. However it's still really fun and a good read.
Book Review: Stormbreaker (Book 85 of 100)
don't usually read spy novels. I'm just not a James Bond girl. But when I saw Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz on my library's audio bookshelf, I picked it up. It's the story of Alex Ryder, a young man raised by his uncle after his parents die. As the book opens, his uncle dies too when Alex is 14. Suddenly Alex becomes aware that his insurance selling uncle was really a spy for British government and now MI-6 which is Britain's FBI wants Alex to go in and help find the killers. Never mind that he is only 14.
This book will have you on the edge of your seat from the moment it starts to the moment it finishes 4 hours and 37 minutes later. I was substantially annoyed when my library's copy of the book died right at the end of the third disc. The fourth one wouldn't play at all. Of course, the disc ended right at a very crucial moment. Audio book manufacturers do that to make sure you pick up the next disc instead of going to bed or doing work. I had to wait nearly a week to find out what happened to Alex. I know it's fictional and he's not going to die because it's a young adult book, but I was on the edge of my seat anyway. I was very happy when Shaniek brought it home. The ending is still a little confusing for me, but that may be because I was doing other things as I listened to the book. It just didn't hold up as well as the rest of the book did.
I rate this book an 8.0 out of 10. That's a very good rating for me. Most spy novels get a 6.0 or 7.0. I'm grateful that East Longmeadow Public Library had a copy to lend me when the one from Belchertown broke. I think that this book could potentially help bridge the generation gap if you need to do that at your house. Whatever your age I think you will enjoy reading it. And apparently Alex will return for many future adventures. That's always a good thing as long as the sequels don't suck. I hope Andy Horowitz will take some lessons from Eowin Colfer author of the Artemis Fowl series who manages to make every Artemis adventure stand on its own, although they are best read in order.
This book will have you on the edge of your seat from the moment it starts to the moment it finishes 4 hours and 37 minutes later. I was substantially annoyed when my library's copy of the book died right at the end of the third disc. The fourth one wouldn't play at all. Of course, the disc ended right at a very crucial moment. Audio book manufacturers do that to make sure you pick up the next disc instead of going to bed or doing work. I had to wait nearly a week to find out what happened to Alex. I know it's fictional and he's not going to die because it's a young adult book, but I was on the edge of my seat anyway. I was very happy when Shaniek brought it home. The ending is still a little confusing for me, but that may be because I was doing other things as I listened to the book. It just didn't hold up as well as the rest of the book did.
I rate this book an 8.0 out of 10. That's a very good rating for me. Most spy novels get a 6.0 or 7.0. I'm grateful that East Longmeadow Public Library had a copy to lend me when the one from Belchertown broke. I think that this book could potentially help bridge the generation gap if you need to do that at your house. Whatever your age I think you will enjoy reading it. And apparently Alex will return for many future adventures. That's always a good thing as long as the sequels don't suck. I hope Andy Horowitz will take some lessons from Eowin Colfer author of the Artemis Fowl series who manages to make every Artemis adventure stand on its own, although they are best read in order.
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