Book Review: Point Blanc

Point Blanc is the second book of the famous Alex Rider series by British author Anthony Horowitz. It tells of young Alex on a mission sent by M16 (British version of CIA). Alex is to investigate into the suspicious deaths of some billionaires which seems to be the work of the same people. All of the dead billionaires have sons studying at an academy called Point Blanc, and Alex is supposed to enrol into the academy under the cover as the son of a billionaire who runs supermarkets.


Upon enrolling into the school, Alex befriended a boy called James Sprintz, who agreed that there was something weird going on. All of the boys who came were rebellious, but somehow became the opposite after some time. Alex also discovers something on his own and wondered what all those could mean. After a while even James turned weird and Alex decided to actively find out what was going on.

An interesting read, with a plot that isn't very new but skilfully crafted into something worth reading. There are some nice twists and suspense is served in good amounts, which made me finish this in one night. It's easily understood and digested, and at times quite thrilling, especially nearing the end.

Pick it up if you like James Bond kind of books and want some light reading with plenty of action.

Rating: 4 Stars.