Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
Posted by JV on November 30, 2005
I picked up Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment (Headline Book Publishing, London, Non-fiction) after reading the description. This was my first book of James Patterson, I had never read him before. Afterward I learnt that the book is targeted to the teen age readers. However, I did not find the story line much grasping. It is about five kids who have wings and some supernatural abilities. They were brought up in some secret lab and many experiments were made on them in order to create some kind of ’superman’. Somehow these five kids are able to escape from the ’school’ and living in some remote mountain hiding from the scientiest. Somehow baddies are able to get hold the youngest kid, Angel, for her supernatural ability to read the mind of people (this is some amazing thing I always want, and who doesn’t 
Rest of the gang led by Maximum Ride ,aka Max , rescue the Angel. During the rescue mission they also learnt that they were normal and born by normal human beings and they try to find their parents, but somehow they drop the idea and eventually they live happily.
Storyline is very simple and ,in my opinion, is without much excitement, which a science fiction ought to have. I wonder the story would not excite today’s teen age readers who have been watching movies with dazzaling computer graphics.
There is nothing to regret if you have not read it, dont bother with it.
July 12, 2006 at 9:23 am
I have to disagree the book was really interesting to me, bring new to Sci-Fi. Kids my age (15) are all over this book. They’ve even started a soundtrack for the book -which I think has great songs- even if it might have it’s slow moments the sequel does not disappoint. Oh well, but I do believe this was meant for young adults and if your not to much of a hard core sci-fi-er then this book is worth checking out from the Library or borrowing from a friend.
July 12, 2006 at 9:53 am
Thanks for the comment and disagreement also :). I have read the book also, and I think the stroy line could have been more depthful and descrptive, but then again it was for young teenagers.
August 22, 2006 at 8:05 am
You’ve gotten a few things wrong in your report. For starters, it’s six people, not Five. And it’s not “The Angel,” it’s just Angel. They do not drop the idea about finding their parents, they just put it on hold for awhile, and they don’t live happily, they’re still on the run because there’s two or more books that come after this one. There’s also the fact that you’ve missed out the whole ’save the world’ issue that pops up too. You’re summery also misses out a lot and has holes in it, but then again, to fill in those holes you’ve left out that make the story what it is, means that they have to read the books.
Apart from that, I found this book, and it’s sequel really good. I read both books in a day and am waiting for the third. This series already has a huge fan base as well. ^^ All in all I think people should first borrow it from their library, see if the like it, and then buy it if they do. ^^
August 22, 2006 at 4:26 pm
Yes, I think so. Thanks for the same
August 31, 2006 at 4:24 am
welcome.
August 31, 2006 at 10:50 am
Thanks for the visit. lol
December 10, 2006 at 9:39 pm
maximum ride is one of the best books i have ever read one of my friends that does not like to read read it and has read it 6 or 7 times already its that good
February 13, 2007 at 6:33 pm
i dont care what others say about this book cuz i know that this book is amazing and i hate to read ..ive read the first and second book twice already
February 13, 2007 at 8:48 pm
Good for you. I simply had different prespective.
February 18, 2007 at 12:42 am
JV, fair enough, one can not like all book. I found that James Patterson’s plot is quite good and I have the audio book, been listening to it about three times already, and I’m over 40…
Different tastes, different likes. I like ‘Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment’ by James Patterson, and I think so do many others.
Hust had to leave this comment so that anybody who reads yours has a balanced comment. My advice: Read or listen for yourself.
February 18, 2007 at 10:36 am
Thanks for making the balance
May 17, 2007 at 5:12 am
I loved the books. I have read both of them and I hate reading I used sparknotes for an independent reading book project. This book I finished in about 2 weeks then I barrowed the second one from my friend and just finished that one! I can’t wait untill the third one comes out! It is a great Si-Fi book I love it!
June 13, 2007 at 5:37 am
I understand that not everyone likes all books. I mean you can’t please them all! in any case I just wanted to say that I rerally liked the books and I am also waiting impatiently for the third. The book actually has depth to it too! I used it on my english regents this year and I got a 97! (Damn multiple choice questions!)
Well I like that you have a different opinion. My younger sister said she didliked the book, but that doesn’t stop me from loving it! Though I have to admit that James Patterson’s books are on the little weird side. Maybe if you don’t like the book, ttry another sci-fi that interests you. Or you couldplay some sci-fi video games like Star Ocean or Xenosaga! (Sorry for getting off topic. Not like you care or anything!)
September 13, 2007 at 1:03 am
i don’t like you
September 30, 2007 at 10:27 pm
Um..where do u get the spark notes for this book? im doing a character chart for school and i dont know what powers they all have…I just need a description for all the characteres
October 25, 2007 at 4:05 am
This book is GREAT! YOu should read it! It, is funny, actioned-packed, and has a sense of mystery to it, also! Don’t listen to the review, pick up this book and then read MR2: School’s out forever and MR3: Saving the world and other extreme sports! Someone obviously didn’t even spend time reading the book, because most of the information in the review is wrong! I’ve read this book over 8 times and it still hasn’t become boring! You WILL regret not reading it! ‘JV’ you need to get a life!
December 20, 2007 at 6:03 am
I disagree also. I LOVE these story’s!!! I’m on the last one now and loveing it. i thought the storyline was a bit odd at first but for some reason i just couldn’t put it down. Max is so strong and mindful of everyone and it only inspires me.
April 16, 2008 at 6:51 am
i love this book but i am new this is the first maxium ride i read before for a la project
April 16, 2008 at 6:52 am
hi
April 29, 2008 at 11:39 pm
i need cliffnotes.
April 29, 2008 at 11:40 pm
NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
honestly .. liek right now … like … not now .. but now.
no dayyy but todayyyyyyy
May 30, 2008 at 10:18 pm
I completely disagree with you. His book grabbed me when I first picked it up. You must not be able to tell a bad writer from a good one. Anybody without brain damage can tell that Patterson is AMAZING!!! Get used to it. Maybe you should reread the book but this time, PAY ATTENTION!!!!! -LB