The Angel Experiment

James Patterson

Maximum Ride #1

Summary:

Six unforgettable kids—with no families, no homes—are running for their lives. Max Ride and her best friends have the ability to fly. And that's just the beginning of their amazing powers. But they don't know where they come from, who's hunting them, why they are different from all other humans... and if they're meant to save mankind—or destroy it.

Plot:

I thought this was a great story with an original and intriguing plot. I liked the narration and the writing style, it was unique and quirky. There was a bit of suspense, but I guessed some of the ‘surprise’ twists before they happened, which didn’t make the book bad, but i would’ve liked some more moments that surprised me completely.

Characters:

I definitely like the characters in this book. They’re unique and original (not just because they’re mutants with wings and superpowers), but I didn’t connect with any of them or feel emotional about them. I would like to read more about Fang in the next installments, he is the most interesting in my opinion.

Who should read this:

12+, there’s some language and mild violence, also the whole ‘experimenting on kids’ things might be disturbing for some readers. I like the fact that this book is not aimed towards a specific gender, I think both boys and girls will enjoy it. If you want a YA book that’s quick and easy and exciting to read, you might like this. Just don’t expect something profound.

My rating:

I enjoyed this book, I went into it without any expectations and without even knowing what it was about and I really liked reading it. There were, however, some things that could’ve been better. 3/5

Quote:

“The funny thing about facing imminent death is that it really snaps everything else into perspective.”