After watching this series fly (lol, get it?) off library shelves for years I finally decided to read it after watching a young man literally freak out when I showed him where the series was shelved. I've never read a book by James Patterson before - for most librarians who don't read mysteries he's just another incredibly prolific, very popular author. In other words, I have no idea what his other books for adults are like or how this compares. On its own, however, Maximum Ride is a wonderful addition to the 'genetically enhanced, superhuman teenagers out to save the world' genre that has been so popular in young adult fiction lately. It's 'genetically enhanced' because six children ages 6 - 14 have had avian DNA (now do you get the pun?) grafted into their own; 'superhuman' as not only can they fly, but they each also have unique "powers"; and 'out to save the world' because it seems to be why they were created-- but do they even want to? Book One: The Angel Experiment started a little slow, but it picked up after a bit so if you're having trouble getting into it, keep reading! I certainly plan to!
Maximum Ride:
The Angel Experiment
School's Out Forever
Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports
The Final Warning
MAX
FANG
ANGEL (TBR February 2011)
Read-a-Likes:
The Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Shade's Children by Garth Nix
Other Versions:
Maximum Ride: The Graphic Novel has Volumes 1-3 out. So far I think they've covered the first book and half of the second. The artwork is great (somewhat manga style)! But I personally recommend reading the actual book or reading the books first and then reading the graphic novel. Especially since Fang is hotter in my mind . . . for those of you who care about such things . . . and while we're on the subject - is there a cooler name than Fang?
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