Right now Quote by Anthony Horowitz
““It sometimes seemed to Alex that the whole universe was against him. Getting away from FLamingo Bay had almost killed him. It had been an exhausting struggle against time, the elements, and Drevin's firepower. And now he was going back. It was the CIA agent, Ed Shulsky, who had made it happen. Alex, you know the place. I need you to tell me where they're holding Tamara. You can give me a layout of the island. Anyway, we don't have much time. You saw for yourself. The rocket is on its way, and if what you've told me is true-" It is." Alex felt a spurt of annoyance. Why should the American doubt, even for a moment, what he said? Was it perhaps because he was only fourteen? Shulsky noticed his reaction. "I'm sorry. That was out of line. But this plan of his, Ark Angel...Washington..." He shook his head. "It's beyond anything we could have imagined. And that's why we have to take him out. Right now. We don't have time to drop you off." But you're too late," Alex argued. "Gabriel 7 has gone. What are going to do? Shoot it down?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Stormbreaker, Anthony Horowitz, 2000
Alex feels pressured by a CIA operative, doubting his own credibility while confronting high‑stakes danger.
In simple terms: Alex is pressured and doubts himself under danger.
Key Takeaway
Trust your instincts despite pressure.
Themes
pressure
trust
danger
agency
youth
Mood
tense
urgent
conflicted
Type
dialogue
dramatic
thriller
When to use this quote
- spy mission
- teen hero
- urgent rescue
Key Concepts
self‑doubt
authority
stakes
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust your own judgment under pressure?
- How does age affect credibility?
A Different Perspective
The CIA may be manipulating Alex for their own ends.
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