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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Courtesy of Teens Read Too This is the sequel to JIMMY COATES: ASSASSIN? I had a little trouble wrapping my imagination around a main character who was a robot but also 38 percent human, and who was programmed to be a killing machine. However, Jimmy is a very compelling character, especially when his human side takes over and decides to do the right thing. The harsh government of Great Britain in Jimmy's era is a cruel dictatorship known as NJ7. Jimmy belongs to them, but then he joins forces with the opposition government.... more info
Ok, Not as good as Jason Steed or Alex Rider Dont get me wrong its a good book and I and my two teen boys like the Jimmy Coates books. BUT: If you have been ready Anthony Horowitz's book's Alex Rider or Jason Steed (Under a pen name) You will understand my comments.
Jason Steed and Alex Rider are more 'Real Life' this is a little more science fiction. Saying that Joe Craig is a great author and these are really good books, I will continue to read the rest of the series. My youngest son (12) prefers Jimmy Coates to young James Bond.
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A great book, good story A great read, for young adults and adults alike. At first I thought, is this just an Alex Rider copy?? But as you get reading you find its not, its just as good and fast.
The new range of young adult boks are really making a change in peoples reading style.
The Alex Rider series, Fldgeling Jason Steed, Cody Banks and Young James Bond are all great novels.
More than an Alex Rider rip off. Jimmy Coates: Killer and in fact, ALL of the Jimmy Coates series has something special. This isn't your simple teenage boy super spy hero boy. Yes, there is that element to it that I think apeals to the younger teenage boy audience. But there is also something I've never quite read before. The concept of the part human, part killing machine. It's an astonishing read with great action for those looking for thrils and spills, but also a compelling read for those looking for a deeper message in a young teenage... more info
