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What it's about
Fourteen-year-old Alex Rider is back at school, trying to adapt to his new double life, and double homework. But MI6 has other plans for him, and soon he's sent undercover on another dangerous mission.
Why it's worth reading
It's on the BBC's Big Read. Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider series is one of the most popular spy series for young readers.
You'll love it if you liked
Stormbreaker
Skeleton Key
The Lightning ThiefGood to know
It's the second Alex Rider book; start with Stormbreaker.
By the numbers
- Readers65 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller34 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #97 of the 219 young adult books we rank
- #225 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #801 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1494 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is Point Blanc worth reading?
Yes. It's on the BBC's Big Read. It ranks #1,494 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 68.3 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Point Blanc about?
Fourteen-year-old Alex Rider is back at school, trying to adapt to his new double life, and double homework. But MI6 has other plans for him, and soon he's sent undercover on another dangerous mission.
How long does it take to read Point Blanc?
About 8 hours (320 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Point Blanc?
If you liked it, try Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz, Skeleton Key by Anthony Horowitz or The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.