The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, Book 1)
by James Patterson
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Book Reviews of The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, Book 1)
Book Review: HORRIBLE book
Summary: 1 Stars
My GOD, this book was awful. A friend of mind told me that these books were being made into a movie and outlined the premise, and (ugh) it didn't sound so bad - I enjoy random "experiment/people escape from the lab, try to make it in the real world" random fiction. After reading 3/4 of the book, I have to wonder if James Patterson is even literate, much less capable of producing decent fiction. I hate buying books and not finishing them, but I can't even think of a REASON to care about making it to the end. The characters are all essentially the same (dull and undeveloped) person, with little nervous tics and random handicaps to intended to make them seem distinct - but instead, making the act of trying to empathize with them vaguely nauseating.
NOT recommended under any circumstances, unless you're looking for something to just kill a couple of brain cells and punish you for your sins.
Book Review: Fun story appropriate for teens and adults alike
Summary: 4 Stars
Max is a smart and spirited 14-year-old with a few "issues". She is head of a "flock" of six kids who are on their own, and all of them just happen to be genetically-engineered progeny with wings and other special skills and talents.
You've gotta love Max. She is always trying to do the right thing, and meet everyone's needs. She is Mom to three younger ones, and the leader of the motley gang that includes two teen boys a little younger than herself. They are on the run, with dangerously evil Erasers after them at every turn.
This book is packed full of action, and is bursting with humanity. The kids are all very likable and believable. Max behaves very much like a typical 14-year-old girl. The storyline is full, appropriate for teens and adults alike, and very engaging. I look forward to reading the next book in the series!
Book Review: Novel, Or Comic Book without Pictures?
Summary: 2 Stars
I have just recently finished the third book in the Maximum Ride series, and let me tell you, it is not worth your time. The back story is lacking, and only consists of Max (short for Maximum) briefly talking about what happened before you (the reader) came into play. The story then catapults into a broken record plot line of "The Bad Guys" showing up at wherever the group is, with the group narrowly escaping while making "The Bad Guys" look as foolish and inexperienced as possible. Repeat Plot line for all books, with a small dash of originality thrown in.
RECAP:
1. Would be a great gift for a young reader. (It does seem like it was written by someone under the age of 12.)
2. Not so great for an older reader (15 and up)
3. Don't read this, and hope that it gets better, it doesn't.
Book Review: You will fall in love...
Summary: 5 Stars
You will fall in love with these characters. You will laugh at their goofy senses of humor, your heart will break for their tragedy, and you will be amazed by their ability to persevere. This series is about a group of kids who have no one in the world but each other. The love and bond they have together as a family is strong and endearing. The story is captivating and creative (and most importantly never boring)!
This story is a combination of teen drama, humor, science fiction, and fantasy adventure. You get the sense that you are embarking on an epic adventure. The story reads as though you are seeing it on a big screen or playing a character along side the kids in a video game. It is an epic tale of suffering, good versus evil, choices, and friendship. This series is great for teens and adults alike.
Book Review: J.Robie's Book Review
Summary: 5 Stars
Maximum Ride: the Angel Experiment by James Patterson is the first book in a series. It is a very interesting book. It is a really fast paced book because it is so action packed. It is one of those, "Sit on the edge of your seat until three in the morning when you finish it," books. It is the greatest series ever
Maximum Ride: the Angel Experiment is about six amazing children, Max, Fang, Iggy, Nudge, the Gasman, and Angel, who have wings and can fly. When one of the flock members, Angel, is captured, by the school, they go on an awesome journey to find her. Then once they find her, they go to a place called the Institute, which has all the files of their past, and try to find out about their parents, who they do not know. That is what happened in the book, I highly recommend it.