Reception
So far Alex Rider has received critical acclaim with Guardian newspaper calling it "Explosive, thrilling, action packed". It also sold 12 million copies in total for the entire series. Horowitz was praised with Daily Mirror commenting "Horowitz is pure class, stylish but action-packed...being James Bond in miniature is way cooler than being a wizard." and The Times saying "Horowitz will grip you with suspense, daring and cheek- and that's just the first page!...Prepare for action scenes as fast as a movie!". Clearly Alex Rider has been a very successful series. The Daily Telegraph says "The perfect hero.. genuine 21st century stuff.", www.coolreads.co.uk said "Furious fast paced!". The audiences have been very positive giving it 5 or 4 stars. Sunday Times says it "Brings a new meaning to the phrase 'Action Packed'." Independent on Sunday says "Every bored schoolboys fantasy, only a thousand times funnier, slicker and more exciting...genius.." and Financial Times reporting "Addictive pacey novels". Daily Express says "Adults as well as kids will be hooked on the adventures of Alex Rider...Harry Potter with an attitude" and finally Books for Keeps concluding "An ingenious, fast paced action-adventure."
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