Ok, I have to admit that I have never read an adult James Patterson novel. I hesitate using the word "novel" because in my mind that word is reserved for some loftier genre of literature other than mystery or romance, but I have no idea what, if any, difference there is between a book and a novel.
Anyway, this was a first for me. Of course it's classified as Young Adult since I can't seem to pull myself away from that genre of books. In fact, tonight I am planning on going to the library with Hubby & I am 99% sure that the Young Adult section will be the only one I venture into while there. Although I did buy the book "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson, I haven't started reading it yet. This week I have read "Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, "Trickster's Queen" by Tamora Pierce, & of course "Maximum Ride" by James Patterson. No, I don't read like a speed demon...I just read multiple books at once & I tend to subconsciously pace myself so I finish them all about the same time. No idea why. I am also almost done with a fourth ("As Sure As The Dawn" by Francine Rivers).
Anyway, I promise I am going to review this book in this post. I loved it! Which surprised me. I read a lot of books (duh), but I don't love a lot of books. In fact, I only love probably 5-10% of the books I read. It was simple of course. It was extremely light reading...I started & finished it today...even while taking care of a 12-week-old! Who will be waking up any minute now so I better hurry! But there is just something about these bird kids that I loved. They have sass & they have heart. The good news is that this was the 3rd book in a series of 7...so far! I have no idea how many Mr. Patterson plans on writing, but I plan on reading them. They may not stay good...you know how normally the more books or movies are made, the less satisfying they are (except with trilogies...3 can be a magical number).
I wouldn't recommend these books to everybody because like I said they are very light reads. But I'll tell you what, James Patterson can write! He had me flipping those pages so fast! He kind of lost my interest a little tiny bit at the end...things maybe worked out a little bit too cleanly if you know what I mean, but overall a very fun read! I am very interested in reading one of his adult novels to see if he "beefs" them up at all. If he doesn't, I think I will be disappointed because if these were written for adults, I would not have liked them so much. I think it's normal to alter your expectations when you consider the audience.
For example, I saw "The Last Airbender" with Hubby & I just hope that the movie was M. Night Shymalan's attempt at a movie geared to a younger audience. If not, then I have to say that other than awesome special affects, it wasn't very good. But thinking it was made for children makes it a much better movie. I have no idea what his intentions were, by the way, I'm just sayin'.
Also, they are supposedly making Maximum Ride into a movie which could be pretty cool. The concept of flying kids is unique right now (unlike, say, vampires!!!) & it could actually be a very pretty movie. I mean, wings are gorgeous, right?? I think I would have to read the original Maximum Ride book to see what I think about a movie cuz I'm sure that's the one they would turn into a movie.
Alrighty, that's all I got.
Happy Reading!!
I'm off to re-read the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare
You know they are awesome because I am RE-reading them. I just bought them all in hardback & can't wait to indulge in the fiction decadence!!
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I think you should write a book. Your blogs are so well-written and very entertaining.
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