Reviews

The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore

kc_rhythmics's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

robyn_bramwell's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

heathercottledillon's review against another edition

4.0

I liked this book more than "I Am Number Four," which I didn't expect because I usually enjoy sequels less than their predecessors. I like that this story is told from two perspectives and that we are introduced to new characters but still keep up with the old ones. There's plenty of action but it's not confusing--I think the pace is just right. There are some big surprises that helped parts of the first book make sense and kept things interesting. One thing that I didn't like was the love triangle--two love triangles, in fact (is that a love square?). Those almost always get on my nerves because there are just so many of them in pop culture these days and they are often overdramatic. That was my only really big problem with this story, though. The ending left me dying for the next one to come out (unfortunately, the next book, "The Rise of Nine," is not expected until August 2012).

anaffpereira's review against another edition

4.0

The Power of Six, the follow up to I Am Number Four, was rather entertaining and interesting, especially because we got to see new characters like Seven/Marina

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and, later on, Number Nine

, as well as their powers.

I must admit I really liked Marina. I get that some may find her POVs boring, but for me they were rather enjoyable, especially because her circumstances were different from John’s, who always had the support of his Cêpan. As for now, Marina seems the most believable character and I empathize with her the most. I hope her character gets more deepness and development in the next volume!

As for John… meh… I loved his scenes with Henri in the last book, there was some emotion and realness there… But now that Henri is gone I’m finding out that maybe I don’t like John that much… Something is missing in his character; maybe more development or motivation, or emotion. He should be the main protagonist of the saga, but I don’t feel like his character is up for that role.

Six could be great, but once again, her character seems too shallow. She kicks some serious ass, which is nice, but we don’t get to see much else about her. It was nice when she opened up about her Cêpan, though. It showed a tender and sensible side of her, other than the action chick.

As for the love triangle/square/whatever between John, Six, Sarah and Sam… just don’t. Six deserved better than being the other love interest. Funny enough, the only thing I found tolerable in all this was Six admitting that she might like John as much (and simultaneously) as she likes Sam. I’m fine with that, this would be new… But then there’s John’s backstory with Sarah, and I never liked her, but hey, you know, Loric fall in love for life…

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EXCEPT NOT! What’s up with that?! So now we’re supposed to believe that Henri was being a romantic and mislead John into believing he would love Sarah all his life (bruh!)? It feels like the author regretted that idea and gave some poor excuse to get it out of the readers’ minds. Lame.

Finally, I must say that some scenes lacked more build up

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(like Setrákus Ra appearance – if he’s the big bad boss his entrance should be worthier)

and even emotion

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(like Héctor’s death, who was very close to Marina (how old is he anyway??))

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Other than that, great reading! I hope we get to discover more characters and their Legacies in the next volume, as well as getting to know better Six, Seven and Nine! I can’t wait!

ksuazo94's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

josephschmitt's review against another edition

3.5

Why did Number Four have to choose the name John Smith? 

bananaship's review against another edition

5.0

I was glad, Sarah was not with them with this journey and is very happy with John and Six's blossoming affair (affair? hahaha), and what turns out to be Sam's purpose. I really like his nerdy character. With all the lovely things happening with them, including learning new things, training, and some squeezed fights with the Mogs, so enters Sarah. Ugh. I hate her, what a selfish blonde! How can she be worried about what's happening with her in school, be saddened about being bullied and being hated by other people? I actually want to scream and yell on her face when she was saying all that to John, c'mon, on the first book, I thought he understands?! That she gets why John can't stay and all that. Grrr ( although we're not sure if it was Sarah who turned them, I know. I know) I just hated how she was with John at the park. Why is John even in love with her still!?

*ehem. Sorry about that. I was carried away. I hate her.

On the lighter side of things, Marina is now with Ella and Crayton which is really nice, although I'm a bit saddened about Hector. All the this time I wanted a Cepan to live so that he/she can somehow explain everything inside those chests. So that they would all know how to use those gems and crystals. With that, I really enjoyed this book, it was definitely a page turner. :)

.. and yes. I'm not good in doing reviews.

post1996's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

4.0

rebekkavanh's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

dnietoperafan's review against another edition

4.0

The Lorien Legacies gets better with this book. The narrative gets more complex since another point of view is added, it's great. The story gets better and the suspense is great. I loved Marina, I could relate so much with her character, she was amazing. The descriptions were on point and the character development was amazing. A good read overall.