Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment

Posted by Mairen in DogEared on October 4, 2010
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BOOK NAME: Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment
AUTHOR: James Patterson

Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment is the first novel in the Maximum Ride series by James Patterson. It’s about Maximum Ride and her 5 unofficial siblings, Fang, Iggy, Gazzy, Nudge, and Angel, who are bird-human hybrids–I believe the politically correct term is Avian Americans–that have wings and can fly. They were raised for their early years in a laboratory that they know as “the School,” but were rescued by one of the scientists and were living with him until they were attacked by “Erasers”–wolf-human hybrids that were manufactured by the same lab. They had to leave their safe-house, and since their scientist friend, Jeb, couldn’t fly, they were on their own. They were doing fine until Angel, the youngest, was taken captive. At this point, the rest of the flock, led by Max, went on a mission to get her back from the evil scientists at the School.

There are actually 6 books in this series, and this is only the first one. I absolutely love this series, and have read the books many times–I don’t know why I haven’t reviewed this before. Some of my favorite things about it are James Patterson’s sardonic tone throughout the book, and the overall hilarity of some of the comments that Max makes. It is narrated from Max’s point of view. The whole concept of genetic engineering is very modern, and I like to keep up with the latest science news. The theme was therefore enthralling to me, and I think that the book put an interesting spin on this controversial topic. Overall, Patterson did a great job with this novel and the succeeding installments of the series.

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Comments

  1. tmt_1310
    October 4, 2010, 5:17 pm

    hey this sounds cool by the way mairen, i have loved almost all the books youve posted that ive read

  2. zoenightshade12
    October 4, 2010, 6:09 pm

    My friend is reading this series, and she says it is SOOOOO funny and well-written! AWESOME review, BFF Marien!
    I:)

    ~zoe

  3. escape2books
    October 4, 2010, 7:01 pm

    I have heard of this book before, and never tried it. My only problem is that I am not into sci-fy books. Is this book to weird?

  4. jam
    October 5, 2010, 4:08 am

    this book is good

  5. khadija22
    October 5, 2010, 11:35 am

    I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I READ IT EVERYDAY IT IS A GOOD BOOK I THINK OTHER PEOPLE SHOULD READ IT TO. JUST LIKE ME HOW SWEET.

  6. izzy0615
    October 6, 2010, 10:02 am

    that is the best book ever im reading it now on chapter 25

  7. babywinx334
    October 7, 2010, 10:23 am

    @escape2books It isnt weird,but funny,cool,and good.

  8. 2whitie
    October 9, 2010, 10:29 am

    This actually sounds good, and I don’t read much sci-fi

  9. maxride
    October 9, 2010, 2:32 pm

    OMG I LOVE THESE BOOKS THEY ARE THE BEST IVE READ ALL OF THEM AND THE GRAPHIC NOVELS please read the book books before the graphic novels other wise they may seem to violent by the way they aren’t really sci fi

  10. starz321
    October 13, 2010, 7:27 pm

    I’ve wanted to read this for sooO long!!! I am still trying to get my hands on it!!!

  11. Magyka
    October 14, 2010, 8:57 pm

    I’ve read the whole series and they’re SOOO good! The only weird thing is they are in a girl’s point of view but they were written by a guy…

  12. fantasyreader123
    October 15, 2010, 9:53 pm

    Wow! I read the first of these books yesterday, and got the second from the library, and I’m done with both! They’re awesome!

  13. bookfreak188
    October 31, 2010, 4:08 pm

    this is just my opionion i dont like this book.

  14. Maximumriderox1911
    November 3, 2010, 5:34 pm

    OMG FAVORITE BOOK!! I’m on MAX. I finished The Final Warning in three days and the rest in about 4 days more or less. oops caps at the beginning.

  15. ACatterpillar
    November 3, 2010, 10:27 pm

    THIS IS AN AWESOME BOOK!!!!!
    I’ve read the whole series except for Fang. I can’t wait to read it!! great review

  16. tmt_1310
    November 4, 2010, 4:27 pm

    Oh my gosh!!! I checked this out of my city library and i finished it last night when i was sick. I was totally delirious but loved it!

  17. annabethchase61
    November 6, 2010, 7:55 pm

    this book is AMAZING!!!!!!!! I have read the entire series and i CAN NOT wait till February 14!!!!!!!!!! (the day Angel: A Maximum Ride Novel comes out!! YAY)

  18. Anonymous
    November 12, 2010, 1:44 pm

    I’M STILL TRYING TO GET MY HANDS ON IT ! I orderd it from the libary but they gave me the wrong one!!!

  19. Anonymous
    November 13, 2010, 3:57 pm

    I enjoyed this book very much! I have read almost all of James Patterson’s books. They are very good! I enjoy all of your post. I wish I could create blogs, but I just can’t figure out how to.:( It would be so cool!

  20. Flamer
    November 16, 2010, 12:04 pm

    I think you’re my favorite blogger here. Your reviews are well thought-out, proof-read, and very exciting. AND you don’t give away too many spoilers. Very nice, Mairen. I was already considering reading this series, after all the hype it’s generated. and you’ve convinced me.It sounds pretty neat.

  21. Iggy14
    February 3, 2011, 6:32 pm

    Oh. My. Gosh. I love love love this book!! I still can’t belive what happened in Fang. First I was like “What!” then I was like “How” and then I was like “Why….” But I’m not gonna spoil it for you guys.

    “Bombs are good, I love bombs”- Iggy

    “Nobody appreciates a cookie” – Max

    “I would give anything, A.N.Y.T.H.I.N.G., to fly”- Me

  22. brihappy
    March 26, 2011, 11:12 am

    i’v read all the maximum ride seris(just havn’t read angel yet). i cant belive wat fang did to max. i about cryed.i also can’t belive wat angel did.

  23. emmite22
    May 2, 2011, 8:55 am

    this is a great book i have read all of them

  24. hanza9915
    May 25, 2011, 4:12 pm

    omg i LUV maximum ride. ive read every 1 (except the new 1) and some of the manga. MAXIMUM RIDE FOREVER!

  25. love art\acting :]
    June 17, 2011, 3:10 pm

    my sister read all the books and she loves them. she also read witch and wizerd(book 1&2),and danil x.i saw a post 4 witch and wizerd:the gift but not the first 1. i havent read this book yet but i might jus take it frome my sisters room.

  26. brihappy
    June 17, 2011, 3:16 pm

    i luv this book. i keep telling my sister (love art/acting :])that she needs 2 read it. im sure shell luv it.

  27. DanielRadcliffe4586
    July 25, 2011, 10:42 am

    I’m about 50 pages in and I really like it! I wish he’d write a little more for kids!!

  28. batboy
    August 10, 2011, 5:38 pm

    i love this series. the chapters are VERY short but thats not really a bad thing. and if you like james patterson, there are many other books in this series and the is also another series written by him called the witch and the wizard.

  29. CHBApollo
    September 23, 2012, 2:45 pm

    I LOVE this book! It just happens to be my favorite book of all time! I would recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy and flying. :)

  30. smileyfeet102
    April 28, 3:03 pm

    I have read the entire series! And I’m totally going to read James Patterson’s other teen books! :) And if you don’t like reading really long books then try to find the graphic novel versions. They are formed kind of like comic books.

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