Maximum Ride Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports is quite simply one of the greatest books I've ever read. It felt part book part action movie. I read the whole thing in one day, a hard to put down book. There's hardly a dull page. There's tons of plot twists and great literary elements. The story focuses on six half bird half human children. They were taken away from as children and had avian DNA grafted into them. Now they have superior to the average human and can fly. But they don't feel like a normal character in a book. Maximum Ride is written from their point of view. Others can make connections to them unlike most story characters. As a was saying, after being on the run from the scientists who want them dead Max realizes she must save the world from a corrupt super company, Itex. Itex plans to severely cut the worlds population and keep only those with necessary skills. Through many conflicts and tons of action the flock seems to succeed in their mission but there's a forth so it will leave you wanting more I assure you. I strongly recommend this book to anyone really, it's written by one of the world's most famous living authors, James Patterson. This exactly what need for you home library! Great book really.Read full review
This hardbound book is in very good condition as is the autograph. I’ve not read it yet but my sister has read all the series and she loves them. Now I will begin reading this. Very exciting series I’m told . Author is very well known and respected with many awards.
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Im a big J.P. fan and I want to say this was probably not his best but it sure was pretty nice read. Sadly, this is supposedly the final book. The plot starts were the second book left off, where max and her mutant human-flock are on the run after they attacked the Itex headquarters. The grab-you-the-throat narrative makes you feel like you are playing a video game or better yet in the middle of story itself. The story still has max's funny wit and sarcasism. There is even a side romance between you know who (max readers will know what im talking about). Heck, if that doesnt get you interested its about mutant kids who can fly. Everythings comes together as a really nice adventure and its good if you just want escape from reality for just a bit. I guess the only bad part is that I expected alot more from the story. In the previous books the characters are really funny and interesting and I wanted to know more about each character and their special powers. If you want all the explanations about what you read in the previous books you will be kinda dissappointed. I dont know, maybe its just that I really didnt want the story to end. The good: Its same old max and her flock. If you enjoyed the first two books you will apppreciate this one. The bad: The story comes to an end...or it says. Personally, I wouldn't mind a few more books.Read full review
I love all of James Patterson's books. This series was a departure from his usual books. Once you read When the Winds blows and Lake House, you get your appetite going for more. On the science fiction side, when you give it some serious thought, you wonder maybe I will have descendants like these kids. The characters had a genuine feel which made the book seemed real. A departure from some of the graphic killings of his other books, it was a page turner and finished before you knew it. Can't believe it will be the last. I'm sure this wonderful gifted author can pull together one if not more books about Max and her little family. How about it Mr.Patterson?
I FINISHED THIS BOOK AT MIDNIGHT! IT WAS A GREAT RIDE TOO. THE BOOK WAS OUTSTANDING! MOTIVATING! EXCITING! AND KEPT ME WANTING MORE AND MORE! I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK. MAXIMUM SHE KNOWS HOW TO TELL A STORY AND KEEP HER FLOCK IN CHECK! WAY TO GO GIRL! THIS WAS THE THIRD OF THE FOUR BOOKS AND I LOVED IT! ALL 3 BOOKS WERE AWESOME! THEY ARE MUST READS NO MATTER WHAT AGE YOU ARE! GET THEM AND READ!!! I TELL YOU EVER SINCE I STARTED READING THESE BOOKS I JUST CRAVE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES MORE AND MORE! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK MAXIMUM!
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