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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
There were some truly terrible parts to this, and honestly, I could do without 95% of the book. Okay. You caught me. More like 98%. But that ending.<3 THAT was worth it. (Now please don't write another book in this series, because, Jimbo, you are not doing it justice)
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
In the promised final chapter of the Maximum Ride series, Patterson keeps the reader's curiosity on a sloe boil. Living on a post-apocalyptic earth, Max and her Flock seek to determine if there is anything salvageable. Devastation is rampant and the last documented images from the world's largest cities stream in through a poorly defined 5G network. In order to properly ascertain the answers they seek, the Flock divides and promises to report in as soon as they can. Meanwhile, the Doomsday Cult, cloned bird children, lurks in the shadows to snuff out the Flock alongside most of humankind, leaving each Flock member to dodge attempts on their lives with every turn, some with less than successful results. The more Max learns of the situation on earth, the less she seems motivated to trudge on, but she must, as pockets of life emerges throughout her discoveries. The question remains, is the end inevitable, or is there a shimmering ray of light in this overly bleak world? In a fitting ending to the series, Patterson offers his young adult readers a glimpse of the world to come and the way those who witness it react to the final days. Now, can we be sure that Patterson will actually end it here? Let's hope!
I got interested in the series years ago, when it was in its early stages. While I am not a 'Young Adult', my dedication to this series offers me some insight to comment on its content, which has unfortunately (but predictably) suffered from PATTERSON SYNDROME. Those familiar with my reviews of James Patterson will know this refers to his desire to churn out drivel, using his name to sell books rather than solid content. The series had some great potential, but lost its lustre and moved into a world of utter cheesiness. Are young adult readers expected to subject themselves to this? I know John Grisham and Kathy Reichs (both having carved out greatness in their adult genre books) have been able to successfully transition without getting too silly. Alas, Patterson lauds himself as an expert, but fails. Also, interesting to see how Patterson climbs up on his soap box and points the finger at Russia, but stops short at referring to Putin when making his case for those who are to blame for the apocalyptic world in which the story takes place. Well played, Mr. P., as you indoctrinate the next generation.
Tepid, Mr. Patterson. You seem to want your young readers to stifle their reading abilities and comprehension with this sub-par piece of work.
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I got interested in the series years ago, when it was in its early stages. While I am not a 'Young Adult', my dedication to this series offers me some insight to comment on its content, which has unfortunately (but predictably) suffered from PATTERSON SYNDROME. Those familiar with my reviews of James Patterson will know this refers to his desire to churn out drivel, using his name to sell books rather than solid content. The series had some great potential, but lost its lustre and moved into a world of utter cheesiness. Are young adult readers expected to subject themselves to this? I know John Grisham and Kathy Reichs (both having carved out greatness in their adult genre books) have been able to successfully transition without getting too silly. Alas, Patterson lauds himself as an expert, but fails. Also, interesting to see how Patterson climbs up on his soap box and points the finger at Russia, but stops short at referring to Putin when making his case for those who are to blame for the apocalyptic world in which the story takes place. Well played, Mr. P., as you indoctrinate the next generation.
Tepid, Mr. Patterson. You seem to want your young readers to stifle their reading abilities and comprehension with this sub-par piece of work.
Like/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
UPDATE - SECOND REREAD
Okay, much of my review is the same.
I am conflicted on how to rate this book. As an individual book, I’d say it was the best one in the series. A clear plot, clear build-up, clear ending. Answers were given, things made sense, etc. however, in light of the entire series, it was incredibly confusing. This book had an entirely different vibe from all of the others books.
I think the Maximum Ride series should’ve been a trilogy, or MAYBE had four books. It just drug on for way too long. Also, what actually happened in terms of the apocalypse was nothing like what was said to happen throughout the entire series. It was all just confusing and there are so many inconsistencies. For about the sixth time, it feels like Patterson is making this up as he goes along with absolutely no double checking previous details.
I still love Max and Fang. That’s really all this series has going for it. I would no longer recommend this series, and i highly doubt I’ll ever read these books again.
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Let me say first, that I have read these books since I was in 6th grade. I love them.
Let me also say that I loved this book. Loved how it ended and just the whole book in general.
Let me say last: these books are terribly written. The plot sucks (although this one was not awful), the writing seems almost immature, and there are about 6 too many Maximum Ride books. But, the fact that it was not a very good book doesn't change the fact that I like them. I just do. I like the story, and the romance between Max and Fang. And then I hate things like Angel and the fact that Dylan ever came into existence.
I'd have to say that my overall feel for this book is that it was a great wrap to an overall plotless series with bad writing. And, as painful as the series was (which I did not realize until like last year btw - I spent three years of my life thinking it was amazing), I still read and it may at some point in my life read it again.
Okay, much of my review is the same.
I am conflicted on how to rate this book. As an individual book, I’d say it was the best one in the series. A clear plot, clear build-up, clear ending. Answers were given, things made sense, etc. however, in light of the entire series, it was incredibly confusing. This book had an entirely different vibe from all of the others books.
I think the Maximum Ride series should’ve been a trilogy, or MAYBE had four books. It just drug on for way too long. Also, what actually happened in terms of the apocalypse was nothing like what was said to happen throughout the entire series. It was all just confusing and there are so many inconsistencies. For about the sixth time, it feels like Patterson is making this up as he goes along with absolutely no double checking previous details.
I still love Max and Fang. That’s really all this series has going for it. I would no longer recommend this series, and i highly doubt I’ll ever read these books again.
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Let me say first, that I have read these books since I was in 6th grade. I love them.
Let me also say that I loved this book. Loved how it ended and just the whole book in general.
Let me say last: these books are terribly written. The plot sucks (although this one was not awful), the writing seems almost immature, and there are about 6 too many Maximum Ride books. But, the fact that it was not a very good book doesn't change the fact that I like them. I just do. I like the story, and the romance between Max and Fang. And then I hate things like Angel and the fact that Dylan ever came into existence.
I'd have to say that my overall feel for this book is that it was a great wrap to an overall plotless series with bad writing. And, as painful as the series was (which I did not realize until like last year btw - I spent three years of my life thinking it was amazing), I still read and it may at some point in my life read it again.
This series should have died a long time ago because it started to drag after The Final Warning. Also the ending is quite similar to The Lake House and I'm not sure how I feel about that.
Stuck the ending, but I'm still annoyed at the last couple books kinda going off the deep end?
So I kind of put off reading this book for awhile just because I love this series and I didn't want it to end. Just like I didn't want it to end before, when I read the eighth book being told it was the last. Well thank god it wasn't the last and thank god I finally read this!
I know some people might think, "Ugh, another Max Ride book?" but honestly this book is so important! The last, last book (the eighth book), left me with a lot of questions. If you've read it, you'll know exactly what I mean. It was just of full of loose ends and kind of a weird ending? It definitely didn't scream series end-er, to me.
This book did, for sure, even though the very ending was kind of predictable. I mean, it was still really good but I just sort of knew what was going on.
Not to say I didn't enjoy it, like I said, good ending, but it wasn't as momentous as the rest of the series. The rest of the book is still up to Max Ride standards, though! So go read it!
I know some people might think, "Ugh, another Max Ride book?" but honestly this book is so important! The last, last book (the eighth book), left me with a lot of questions. If you've read it, you'll know exactly what I mean. It was just of full of loose ends and kind of a weird ending? It definitely didn't scream series end-er, to me.
This book did, for sure, even though the very ending was kind of predictable. I mean, it was still really good but I just sort of knew what was going on.
Not to say I didn't enjoy it, like I said, good ending, but it wasn't as momentous as the rest of the series. The rest of the book is still up to Max Ride standards, though! So go read it!
Ok this book was truly amazing and I am so happy I read it. It has so many twists and turns but in the end it's perfect. Congrats James Patterson.
OMG OMG OMG I literally have no words. It was a whirlwind of emotions. Honestly wasn't thinking it was anything special until the perfect ending!
The ninth book in the Maximum Ride series. All is finally revealed in this story of what happens to Max, Fang, and the rest of the flock after the world ends. Fans of the series will be excited to read this ultimate installment, and will enjoy the surprise ending.