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ohheyandi's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
I read this as a tween, loved the concept. Reading it back now, I see this for what it was. This was a rush job, probably written in fanfiction-esque "by the seat of their pants" way in how chapters end in sudden cliffhangers, as if you have to wait for the next installment. Beyond that, the two halves of the book feel like completely different stories. Rescuing Angel should have, and could have been an entire book on its own, but instead there is a New York City filler arc... Books should not have filler arcs.
Also, brief aside, to any aspiring writer who may be reading this, your book is only as tense as you make it. If your characters have time to take detours and do side plots that do not actually advance the story as a whole, it will make it feel as though the stakes do not matter. Urgency is shown in action.
Also, brief aside, to any aspiring writer who may be reading this, your book is only as tense as you make it. If your characters have time to take detours and do side plots that do not actually advance the story as a whole, it will make it feel as though the stakes do not matter. Urgency is shown in action.
annashiv's review against another edition
5.0
This book is one of the only books I could get my sister (who hated reading at the time) and it is the books that finally got her interested in reading. Now sometimes she reads more than I do. Sometimes. Thank goodness this book was written or she may never have found reading enjoyable. I think what made her start to like the book was the short chapters which only egg you on to read more because It makes it seem short and the great story and action. All I have to say is thank you James Patterson!
cosymilko's review against another edition
4.0
James Patterson has written some books for adults that I thought were amazing. His foray into young adult is fast paced and adventure packed.
Scientists combined human and avian DNA to create children that for all intensive purposes are human aside from the fact that they have wings and can fly. The children also have some other abilities that grow and progress as the story goes on.
I loved the characters and their intricateness and the interactions between them. The story slowed in places but the character interactions during this time made up for it. I couldn't wait to launch into the next book right away.
Scientists combined human and avian DNA to create children that for all intensive purposes are human aside from the fact that they have wings and can fly. The children also have some other abilities that grow and progress as the story goes on.
I loved the characters and their intricateness and the interactions between them. The story slowed in places but the character interactions during this time made up for it. I couldn't wait to launch into the next book right away.
baileyreadssometimes's review against another edition
3.5
i wish i was more into it. like i should be into it based on what i like but it’s not hitting how i want it to hit.
reading this at 25 and realizing just how young they were to be going through all this is so heartbreaking. like they feel so responsible when they’re literally just children and victims. how are they supposed to save the world when they’re just babies!?
i will say, there were some scenes that i felt a little too logical for. during all the fights with erasers outside, i’m like… could they not have tried to fly away? like yah the erasers have bullets but they have bullets when they’re on the ground too. and flying probably is a faster getaway.
sometimes freedom and independence can be a trap on its own.
love a little science fictiony conspiracy mystery.
womankisser179's review against another edition
4.0
Picked up this book looking for an easy read for school and had no expectations, but ended up enjoying it. I might just like found family, but why were these kids constantly being jumped? I highly doubt there are enough people willing to turn into Erasers to constantly be targeting these kids. The way the book was narrated was pretty bad but at least it was easy to read because of the fact the chapters were 2 pages long.
eggjen's review against another edition
2.0
I had really high hopes for this book but after the first 3rd of the book, I gave up. Despite an almost cool effect of story telling and a few funny lines, the writing style quickly began to grate upon my nerves and I constantly felt like I'd been left out of an important loop. Not very well done for such a big author.
nlthomas's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
caitriona_w's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0