The start of a fantastic new action/adventure series from a 20-yr-old author who knows how to thrillIn a near-future world run by an evil corporati...
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Feb 03, 2012
Chandra
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I have one primary problem with this book: It feels like the story its telling is being portrayed in the wrong medium. Namely, this should be a graphic novel.
This is mostly because the story contains copious amounts of action sequences, which I feel really would have worked better in a visual medium. More than that, though, the setting seems interesting enough that it would have been nice to actually see. We don't really get a lot of descriptions of it, which tends to be what I prefer when More...
This is mostly because the story contains copious amounts of action sequences, which I feel really would have worked better in a visual medium. More than that, though, the setting seems interesting enough that it would have been nice to actually see. We don't really get a lot of descriptions of it, which tends to be what I prefer when More...
Jan 08, 2010
Rachael
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Meet Agent Six of Hearts. He’s the strongest, fastest, most clever, and most effective member of a special group of field agents working in the Deck, a vigilante organization intent on establishing justice in a dangerous and corrupt world. Six is the best of the Deck’s agents—and he’s only sixteen. What the people at the Deck don’t know, and can’t find out, is that Six is the product of a genetic experiment by the Lab to create superhumans, the very kind of thing the Deck fights to prevent. When
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Apr 16, 2009
Jennifer
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Reviewed by Steph for TeensReadToo.com
Agent Six of Hearts works to save innocent people and uncover the truth. He participates in many dangerous missions, often getting himself nearly killed. But Agent Six has never failed a mission -- and he's only sixteen years old.
But that isn't why Agent Six seems to be so perfect. The truth is that Agent Six was made to have almost super-human powers, to be a killing machine. And now Agent Six must save his country and also hide from More...
Agent Six of Hearts works to save innocent people and uncover the truth. He participates in many dangerous missions, often getting himself nearly killed. But Agent Six has never failed a mission -- and he's only sixteen years old.
But that isn't why Agent Six seems to be so perfect. The truth is that Agent Six was made to have almost super-human powers, to be a killing machine. And now Agent Six must save his country and also hide from More...
Apr 13, 2009
Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!*
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It was entertaining, mostly – not particularly engrossing or ... well ... smart, but something light and exciting to pass the time. I thought the plot showed some potential; it was creative, but a little Maximum Ride-esque, what w/"The Lab" being a lot like "The School", in that it combined humans with animals to enhance them. Also, the whole thing was just a string of action sequences; it didn't leave much room for character development. The main character's lack of imperfec
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Feb 09, 2012
707malcolm
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At first, I thought this book would be only ok. The action seemed too prominent and the writing wasn't the best. But by the end of the book I was quite liking it. The plot was actually pretty good with its slight mystery elements, and even though they layed on the action a little too much the action was very awesome, and that's what the book was going for anyway. There was even some philisophical-y depth at the end. A problem I sort of had is that luck saved the main character EVERY SINGLE TIME,
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Jun 04, 2010
Hussein
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The Lab is a great novel by Jack Heath . It's about a little organzation trying to save a city from injustice . The organzation is called the Deck . Their plans are to save the city by destroying the main cause of injustice ,ChoaSonic . Also the Deck is an ageceny fill of agents . Their most effective agent is agent Sixs of Hearts . Just one problem is that he is a part of an illegal project of The Lab ,a project fill of superhuman .The Lab is part of ChoaSonic which are injustice .Now in
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Oct 16, 2011
Owenshs12
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Possibly the best action writing I have ever seen. The author is in his element as he narrates the superhuman powers of the young hero. In writing it is very hard to describe fight scenes without the monotonous he hit him, he hit him back style, but Heath manages it. However in plot the book is severely lacking. I do not mean that the book does not have a plot, but the sequencing, (though not the action) is very predictable and boring. If the author wasn't so good at the action scenes I would ha
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Jul 10, 2010
Emily
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I really enjoyed The Lab. Picked it up in the hopes of finding something new to recommend to fans of Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider series--and liked it far more than Stormbreaker. High-adrenaline fight scenes, an intriguing philosophy-reading lone wolf protagonist, identity issues, fun tech: at its best, The Lab reminded me of the first season of Alias. I was getting a bit tired of the (pretty inventive) action scenes by the end, but I'm the kind of person who finds action scenes in movies borin
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Jul 03, 2009
Karen
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A fast-paced action-adventure story with a bit of science fiction thrown in. If you like the Alex Rider and/or Maxiumum Ride series you'll probably like this one too. The fight scenes reminded me of video game or TV action --- much more plot than character development. The beginning of the story is a bit confusing because the reader doesn't understand who (or what) Agent Six is for awhile. But if you keep reading, it begins to make sense. There's likely to be a sequel; not everything is wra
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Jun 26, 2009
Kristen
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If you are in the mood for action, this is your book. VERY fast paced, with a science fiction setting that made it all the more appealing to me. Genetically engineered superhuman Agent Six of Hearts works for the Deck, which is a vigilante organization dedicated to fighting the many crimes of ChaoSonic, the corporation that has essentially taken over what's left of the world. A bit dark, but the breakneck pacing counters that pretty well. Great for teen fans of the Alex Rider series.
Dec 03, 2008
Alex
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Agent Six is super human who was extras capabilities which help him perform his missions with exact care. However when Six is sent on a mission to uncover the his companies counter part, he finds out that there are others like him that are engineered to be more than the average person.
Straight forward with lot's of action and a nice humorous touch, it's hard to believe that this is a first novel for this other. I am eagerly awaiting the next chapter.
4 1\2 stars
Straight forward with lot's of action and a nice humorous touch, it's hard to believe that this is a first novel for this other. I am eagerly awaiting the next chapter.
4 1\2 stars
Jun 10, 2009
Raina
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This is an Action book. An Action book with a heavy dose of sci-fi. Personally, I get a little bored with the detailed depictions of fights, but our character in this book is intriguing. He's genetically designed part cheetah, peregrine falcon, bloodhound, shark, elephant, etc., made to be a fighting machine. He's currently living in The City, a landmass surrounded by a high fence and ocean controlled by a corporation called ChaoSonic. He works for an underground organization called The Dec
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Sep 15, 2011
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Mostly because it was about a super human 16 year old kid, who works in a secret agent service, that goes around kicking butt. What isn't to like about this kind of story?
I also enjoyed how this was the author's debut book but it was written well, and was left open at the ending to have the possibility of having a sequel being written. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
I also enjoyed how this was the author's debut book but it was written well, and was left open at the ending to have the possibility of having a sequel being written. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Feb 09, 2011
Brandy
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Not a long book, a ton of action, and yet... kinda boring and taking forever to read.
[edit] Finally finished. Explanations for many, many plot contrivances were weak and the writing chock-full of Tell [don't show]. Ultimately forgettable, but I'll probably work up a 30-second Back Pocket Booktalk for it anyway--as blah as I found it, I'm sure middle-school reluctant readers would appreciate the brisk action-movie plot.
[edit] Finally finished. Explanations for many, many plot contrivances were weak and the writing chock-full of Tell [don't show]. Ultimately forgettable, but I'll probably work up a 30-second Back Pocket Booktalk for it anyway--as blah as I found it, I'm sure middle-school reluctant readers would appreciate the brisk action-movie plot.
Sep 29, 2011
Rena
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My first Jack Heath book. My siblings had borrowed it from the library and I thought it was another of those over-rated, childishly written books. I was wrong. .
Six is a well-trained, cold-hearted agent who doesn't mess around. He gets the job done. He's not human, so I guess that helps. Six also has the line, "I work alone" perfected. His colleagues pretty much steer clear of him, and he doesn't have any friends. Until Kyntak. Amidst all the action and danger, there is the More...
Six is a well-trained, cold-hearted agent who doesn't mess around. He gets the job done. He's not human, so I guess that helps. Six also has the line, "I work alone" perfected. His colleagues pretty much steer clear of him, and he doesn't have any friends. Until Kyntak. Amidst all the action and danger, there is the More...
Aug 21, 2010
Brandy
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This book will appeal to fans of the Alex Rider books, but there are some differences. The main character is not your average teenage boy like Alex; he is a genetically modified super soldier. However, he does have a strong moral code and does what he feels is right. Lots of over-the-top action and thrills. I'll probably read any sequels that may come, but it is not as high on my list as the Alex Rider books.
Apr 27, 2009
Autumn
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YA sci-fi thriller. This book was inventive and fairly interesting. I got hooked early on but my interest waned a smidge as things continued. Not the best ending in the world (one of those setting up for a sequel type books), but all in all not a bad read. I was particularly impressed to find that the author wrote this book while in high school - quite an accomplishment!
Jul 05, 2009
Clickety
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I feel like the idea for this book had a lot of potential to explore the question of what exactly constitutes humanity, and squandered it. Plus it's been done before, as other reviewers have noted (clones, cyborgs, the entire Maxiumum Ride series). The cards motif is incredibly heavy-handed and, as far as I could tell, didn't add anything to the story.
Dec 07, 2009
Sue
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The Lab was an interesting book. However, I found that there was almost too much action in it and not enough character development. Jack Heath clearly sets up for the next novel which I already have preordered. I have given my copy to my students are I am waiting to see what they think before I decide to get a couple for my classroom.
Jan 12, 2012
Vorbis
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Some pretty clear markers in the writing that this is a first novel, but good concepts.
I didn't feel any empathy for the characters, or much sense of development or differentiation between them. This novel was pretty solidly about the action and the ideas rather than the people, which is fair enough but didn't move me.
I didn't feel any empathy for the characters, or much sense of development or differentiation between them. This novel was pretty solidly about the action and the ideas rather than the people, which is fair enough but didn't move me.
Jan 08, 2010
Rose
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I really enjoyed this book and was surprise by how much I liked agent Six of Hearts. The idea of having a 'Deck' of agents is very clever. The action was well written and a bit on the 'can only happen in a action movie film'. I recommend it for a lets escape reality and go on an adventure kind of book.
Mar 29, 2011
Skip
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Agent Six of Hearts is a sixteen year old phenom and superagent for the Deck, who is out trying to defeat the evil Lab. However, his deepest secret is that he himself was a product of the Lab. Long on action, but short on character development. More appropriate for adolescents than adults.
Oct 02, 2009
Rikki
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i loved this book! it is one of my top five favs as number 2. i think the endig was spectacular. it really is an amazing book. it has a very good leason which is that you decide who you are, no one else. no matter what you are you have place in the world.
Feb 07, 2011
Andreea
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This book is the very definition of "action". Agent Six of Hearts is not quite human. He is the result of an elaborate experiment, and he is the best agent that the Deck has. In a world where the very air people breath is poison, causing them to barely be able to live past 40, Agent Six is hunted by ChaoSonic. He regards the very people he works with and for as inferior, until he meets Kyntak, a boy his age who matches him in skill and abilities. However, unlike Six, Kyntak acts human,
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Jul 19, 2010
Catherine
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read to page 242 and stopped because I felt like it was leading to something disturbing. (ie it seemed like the lab was doing an experiment that would turn my stomach) on the other hand, what I read was well written.
May 21, 2009
Elizabeth
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It's another one of those Sci-Fi stories about the superhuman/clone type peoples-- with a twist of Alex Rider.Six thinks he's invincible until he meets Kyntak-- his match, and possibly, his unknown double-agent boss.
Nov 30, 2011
Maryana
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This book is yet another Alex Rider imitation with a more 'scientific' twist. Language, plot and character development are average, making this book for an entertaining read but nothing else.
Apr 08, 2010
Meridyforgot
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Six was very interesting and I enjoyed reading about him. This book is not romantic in the slightest...just so you know.
Jan 02, 2010
Namedphoenix
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It was an ok read - much more suited to an 11 year old boy. Action, adventure, fight scenes, not an ounce of "mushy stuff."
Jan 28, 2011
Super awesome and full-o-action! This book kinda reminds me of maximum ride because he was also made in a lab and was born to be amaziful. Its in the future and all, with a terrible fog everywhere cuz of pollution and stuff, he’s a super great agent that is fighting against the bad dudes. Damn bad dudes.
