A Book Review: Point Blanc

Once, a book entitled Point Blanc caught my attention. It is written by Anthony Horowitz, a famous writer. In this book, the main character, Alex Rider, has been sent by MI6 to investigate a school. MI6 suspects that the school that only takes in rich kids is conducting a very serious experiment on the kids. Thus, Alex Rider was given a false identity and parents. Alex's parents had died when he was young and Alex was sent to the school by his fake parents. As Alex reached the school, he relayed information to MI6 constantly. He discovered that the students in the school were too perfect. This was a school meant for kids who have done many crimes. Some stole diamonds, some drove when they were drunk, some smuggled drugs and many more.

All of them acted exactly like robots, doing the same action, saying the same words and even the way they ate. Alex was told by the headmaster that the upper levels were forbidden to access. Thinking that it was way too suspicious, Alex went to investigate. He saw that the upper level was an exact replica of the rooms on the lower level. Even the clothes that were strewn on his own room, the gadgets given by his gadget designer, Mr Smithers, were on the 'bed of his room'. He went deeper into the school, which was as big as a mansion and had guards who carried sub-machine guns. He found that the real kids were actually caged up like birds.

The conversation between Alex and the rest of the kids was overheard and the headmaster, Dr. Grief, sent assassins to kill Alex. Alex escaped and seeked help from MI6 who sent their best team to invade the mansion and destroy the mansion along with all the clones.

My Reflections

After reading this book, i felt that Alex had the determination to complete whatever he needs or wants to do.He stops at nothing to rid the world of evil and to help those who are in trouble. I am amazed by his bravery too as he is only 14 but he has to face criminals who were deadly and were armed. This is definitely a good book as it brings u on an adventure that is as wild as his.