Al C. (vavoice) - reviewed on 6/29/2010 + 158 more book reviews

This book reads like the middle of a high-speed police chase. Every time you think you're getting up to speed, the story takes another turn at 80 MPH. After being dropped in the middle of the story, the reader is quickly yanked forward while still trying to figure how they got there.
The chapters are designed for those of us with ADD, and especially for teen readers (two or three pages each). The story is told in first-person, switching between the two main characters, Whit and Wisty, who seem to be the single most dangerous threat to the new government, ruled by a very scary megalomaniac called THE ONE WHO IS THE ONE. I would venture to say most YA readers won't notice the abruptness of the story as they immerse themselves in the non-stop action and thrills.
I certainly hope the second book takes the time to slow down and explain how we ended up on this thrill ride. From the start, I think I enjoyed Pattersen's MAXIMUM RIDE much better than this one.

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