The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
by James Patterson
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Book Reviews of The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
Book Review: Decent enough
Summary: 3 Stars
So, this book didn't captivate me from the start. Ultimately all of the failings I see with this book can be taken as failings of the main character and narrator. He tells us how shocking or exciting things are when they aren't that exciting, and he tries to sell us on his friends and family as being really good at things, when ultimately they are imaginary, brought to life by Daniel's powers.
However, if these failings are Daniel's, it's never addressed directly in this book, and my hope that these things would be addressed was what kept me reading.
I can not recommend this book. It is decent but not great (but not horrible either), and doesn't function as a particularly great scifi or superhero book.
Book Review: not adult, not coherent, not very interesting
Summary: 1 Stars
I have trouble quitting a book I have started. This is unfortunate with this book. There is no logic to it. Some suggest it is pre-teen oriented but I am not sure they will buy it.
I generally enjoy Patterson's books. Well, once he started the nursery rhyme stuff; his earlier books are awful! The biggest characteristic this book shares with others is the 3 page chapters so a chapter is actually 2 pages and the book seems 1/3 larger than it is.
I kept hoping that this one would come together. But I do not believe it did.
His series Maximum Ride is miles beyond this. And, of course, his mysteries are great. But I'd recommend skipping this one entirely. Also any sequels.
Book Review: Amazon needs a zero star review for books like this
Summary: 1 Stars
I enjoyed Patterson books way back, but everything lately is just plain drivel. And the 1 or 2 page "chapter" thing got old years ago. The premise of this book sounded like it might be interesting, so I tried it.
The book said it was for folks "from 8 to 80". *I* thought they meant AGES 8 to 80 but after reading the book I realize they meant IQ POINTS!
Seriously, this thing is a little kids book and not fit for any kid pretty much old enough to read it for themselves. There has to be a lot better material to read to your kids or for them to read for themselves than this.
For adults, don't even bother opening the book as it is pure Patterson junk in the worst way.
Book Review: Stories for Children Magazine 4 Star Review
Summary: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Billy Burgess
After watching the death of his parents, Daniel takes over their work. He becomes an alien bounty hunter. He isn't like other teenagers. Daniel has the ability to manipulate objects and animals with his mind. He can create himself in any shape that he chooses.
His parents left him "The List", an alien enhanced computer listing all of the alien fugitives on earth. It's his mission to stop the fugitives and hopefully one day he'll find his their assassin.
This book is completely different from the "Maximum Ride" series. James Patterson has created an interesting character that children and adults will both love. I can easily see this being adapted into a movie.
Book Review: Timewaster unless you are in the 5th grade
Summary: 1 Stars
Question #1 - why did Patterson need any help writing this "See Spot run. See Jane run after Spot." malarkey.
Probable answer #1 - Hey Ledwidge (co-author), let me dot an I and cross a T, put my name on your book, sell 10 times as many with my name on it, and you give me half.
I think Patterson would put his name on a Chinese Restaurant menu to make a buck.
As to shape-changing Daniel, why bother changing into a tick, change into a T-Rex, kick some enemy alien behind, save yourself a lot of grief and pain, and thus qualify for a 2-page, 1-chapter book.
I am through with Patterson.
Jeff