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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really didn't enjoy the ending. And the relationships are quite annoying..
Book two in the I am number four series.
A young adult read definately but i did enjoy it.
Lots of action, especially the final couple of chapters.
Four, Six and Sam are on the run, seven and nine are introduced and their stories begin.
book thre is out there and i am going looking for it.
a good urban fantasy novel that you will enjoy if you enjoyed i am number four.
A young adult read definately but i did enjoy it.
Lots of action, especially the final couple of chapters.
Four, Six and Sam are on the run, seven and nine are introduced and their stories begin.
book thre is out there and i am going looking for it.
a good urban fantasy novel that you will enjoy if you enjoyed i am number four.
I like the story and the world building, but the dialogue was way too awkward and teen-y for my taste. I know it’s YA, so it’s perfect for that, but just wasn’t something I could finish as an adult.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
(4 out of 5 Stars) New Installment in Popular Series is Action-Packed and Intense, if Formulaic and Thin on Plot Development
I Am Number Four was the proclaimed start to “the next big franchise.” It turned me off that way, as the set-up for the series seemed based on marketing rather than heart. I Am Number Four stayed true to the promise: it was all about marketing. But if that’s the case, it’s pretty good marketing. The movie flopped, of course, but the book was great. Decent blending of science fiction and high school romance- by all accounts, it exceeded my expectations. But that worsened those of mine for the sequel. The main character of the book, John Smith (Number Four) became so relatable and lovable, you want all the books to be about him. When the sequel’s title and description were released, fans became scared. Power of Six implies that it’ll be from Number Six’s perspective, and as the description is also in another’s point of view, that led to more doubts. But the book, actually, switches narratives, starting with Number Seven, who is stationed in New Mexico with her guardian from Planet Lorien, who has become part of a convent, (having started as their cover) and denying their old past. It goes back to John Smith, who’s on the run from Paradise Ohio, knowing the Mogadorians (evil aliens who destroyed his planet and are looking to hunt down and kill numbers one through six before their powers develop [called legacies], giving them ability to reclaim the planet) are out to get him. Along with him is Number Six and geeky alien-obsessed human Sam, who’s out to find his father, who was supposedly kidnapped by the mogs. John spends most of the time hiding out and pining for his human love, Sarah, who he believes is his one true soul mate, as Loriens only have one love. Things get complicated when he finds himself attracted to Number Six (love triangle!) and Sam finds himself jealous. This all may sound boring, but the author(s) manage to maintain reader interest as along the way, John opens up the chest that Henry, his deceased guardian left him, finding uber-cool magical objects that are supposed to be the key to his powers. While all this is happening, Marina, A.K.A Number Seven, is stuck in a monastery, who is stuck there until she is 18. Her guardian brought them there originally for safety, but is denying her past and won’t let Marina discover her powers. Marina spends her time finding all she can about the mysterious John Smith, befriending a new, small girl in the monastery (who is more interesting than it seems) and slowly unlocking her powers, as well as secrets about her past.
Readers should be aware that for the first 85% of the book, there’s virtually no plot development from the first book. Sure, there’s plenty of hyperkinetic action occurring every two-and-a-half pages, but brings nothing new to the story. After the characters have found their paths, the story explodes, all of the brimming action starts to boil over and mean something, as plots fly and we get a few new members added to the horde of adolescent aliens. The book ends at a crossroad- we ‘supposedly’ know everything going on (because there’s obviously going to be some big plot twist) and the characters just need to get into it. If you look under the surface of the book, it’s just one big action-packed tease. But that’s fine-it’s addicting, readable, and intense, living up to the promise of the first book and adding new elements to the formula; and for big fans of the series, you can just double your expectations.
The Power of Six
Author: Pittacus Lore
Number of Pages: 416
Price: $17.99 Hardcover
Publisher: HarperTeen
Published: August 2011
Recommended Reading
Age: 13+
See this review again and more at jasonsbookstack.blogspot.com!
I Am Number Four was the proclaimed start to “the next big franchise.” It turned me off that way, as the set-up for the series seemed based on marketing rather than heart. I Am Number Four stayed true to the promise: it was all about marketing. But if that’s the case, it’s pretty good marketing. The movie flopped, of course, but the book was great. Decent blending of science fiction and high school romance- by all accounts, it exceeded my expectations. But that worsened those of mine for the sequel. The main character of the book, John Smith (Number Four) became so relatable and lovable, you want all the books to be about him. When the sequel’s title and description were released, fans became scared. Power of Six implies that it’ll be from Number Six’s perspective, and as the description is also in another’s point of view, that led to more doubts. But the book, actually, switches narratives, starting with Number Seven, who is stationed in New Mexico with her guardian from Planet Lorien, who has become part of a convent, (having started as their cover) and denying their old past. It goes back to John Smith, who’s on the run from Paradise Ohio, knowing the Mogadorians (evil aliens who destroyed his planet and are looking to hunt down and kill numbers one through six before their powers develop [called legacies], giving them ability to reclaim the planet) are out to get him. Along with him is Number Six and geeky alien-obsessed human Sam, who’s out to find his father, who was supposedly kidnapped by the mogs. John spends most of the time hiding out and pining for his human love, Sarah, who he believes is his one true soul mate, as Loriens only have one love. Things get complicated when he finds himself attracted to Number Six (love triangle!) and Sam finds himself jealous. This all may sound boring, but the author(s) manage to maintain reader interest as along the way, John opens up the chest that Henry, his deceased guardian left him, finding uber-cool magical objects that are supposed to be the key to his powers. While all this is happening, Marina, A.K.A Number Seven, is stuck in a monastery, who is stuck there until she is 18. Her guardian brought them there originally for safety, but is denying her past and won’t let Marina discover her powers. Marina spends her time finding all she can about the mysterious John Smith, befriending a new, small girl in the monastery (who is more interesting than it seems) and slowly unlocking her powers, as well as secrets about her past.
Readers should be aware that for the first 85% of the book, there’s virtually no plot development from the first book. Sure, there’s plenty of hyperkinetic action occurring every two-and-a-half pages, but brings nothing new to the story. After the characters have found their paths, the story explodes, all of the brimming action starts to boil over and mean something, as plots fly and we get a few new members added to the horde of adolescent aliens. The book ends at a crossroad- we ‘supposedly’ know everything going on (because there’s obviously going to be some big plot twist) and the characters just need to get into it. If you look under the surface of the book, it’s just one big action-packed tease. But that’s fine-it’s addicting, readable, and intense, living up to the promise of the first book and adding new elements to the formula; and for big fans of the series, you can just double your expectations.
The Power of Six
Author: Pittacus Lore
Number of Pages: 416
Price: $17.99 Hardcover
Publisher: HarperTeen
Published: August 2011
Recommended Reading
Age: 13+
See this review again and more at jasonsbookstack.blogspot.com!
Extremely exciting. It was worth it, staying up late just to finish this.