"You are indestructible." Three whispered words transfer an astonishing power to Jacob Fielding that changes everything. At first, Jacob is hesitan...
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Jul 16, 2011
Shanan
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This book is not the type I normally read, but I picked it up on the recommendation of a good friend. I am so glad I read Thirteen Days To Midnight. It had action and suspense—I could not put it down. When I was done, I stared at the book and felt as though I had just stepped off a roller coaster.
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“If you could have only one superpower, what would it be?” (p. 3).
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This book is not the type I normally read, but I picked it up on the recommendation of a good friend. I am so glad I read Thirteen Days To Midnight. It had action and suspense—I could not put it down. When I was done, I stared at the book and felt as though I had just stepped off a roller coaster.
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“If you could have only one superpower, what would it be?” (p. 3).
This intriguing question frames this story where three words whispered betwe More...
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Jun 02, 2011
Raina
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This is a book that slams right out of the gate. Jacob asks what superheroic power you would want, and then tells some of the disadvantages of some popular powers. He then describes how he came to have his particular power and what trouble it brought him. Much of his experience revolves around his friend Milo and new romantic interest Oh. It gets downright creepy near the end, though a backstory involving a famous magician adds definite interest. Things get extremely violent, and personally
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Jan 04, 2012
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This was reaaaallll dark. A wee bit creepy-ish, a wee bit chilling, but mostly dark. Thank goodness it wasn't that long or too elaborate, because I don't know how much I would be able to handle. The tension in the book was impeccable. It keeps the story perpetually moving, it keeps you compelled to want to read more. A little violent, but bearable.
When I first started the book, I didn't really know what to expect. Okay, I expected the book to be dark (come on, the cover page, the numbe More...
When I first started the book, I didn't really know what to expect. Okay, I expected the book to be dark (come on, the cover page, the numbe More...
Nov 25, 2011
Alexa
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Although not based around Halloween in the novel, I did happen to read this on the week of Halloween. I really liked the way that Patrick kept the time line. It was different than your normal day-to-day stuff. This book had a time limit, and it was intense.
The characters were well thought out. Especially Oh, who really managed to freak me out, even though she seemed sweet at first. Jacob's character was an interesting feat at well, although not nearly as convincing or in depth as Oh's More...
The characters were well thought out. Especially Oh, who really managed to freak me out, even though she seemed sweet at first. Jacob's character was an interesting feat at well, although not nearly as convincing or in depth as Oh's More...
Jun 10, 2011
Becky
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I had spotted this book on the shelves of the library a few times and couldn't decide whether to read it or not, then a teenage boy took it out, and when he brought it back he said it was a very good book, one of the best he had read. So I decided to go with this strangers judgement and give it a go.
Jacob Fielding is in a car crash with his foster father, doing 90mph they hit a tree, Jacob lives, his father doesn't. The last words Jacob remembers hearing before the accident are 'You are In More...
Jacob Fielding is in a car crash with his foster father, doing 90mph they hit a tree, Jacob lives, his father doesn't. The last words Jacob remembers hearing before the accident are 'You are In More...
May 18, 2011
Cherrylea
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I'm not sure if I should have given this one a 5, but it certainly doesn't deserve a 4. I enjoyed it, just not as much as other 5's... I can't really tell the difference.
My problems with this book? For a change, I'm going to do it now. I felt that the book had a weak beginning. Everything started fast, too fast - I was thrown into the action without a good understanding of what was going on. It was just, oh, hey, you have powers? I don't know, it just annoyed me a bit. I also felt that Oh w More...
My problems with this book? For a change, I'm going to do it now. I felt that the book had a weak beginning. Everything started fast, too fast - I was thrown into the action without a good understanding of what was going on. It was just, oh, hey, you have powers? I don't know, it just annoyed me a bit. I also felt that Oh w More...
May 09, 2011
Nancy
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You are indestructible. Three whispered words transfer an astonishing power to Jacob Fielding that changes everything. At first, Jacob is hesitant to use the power, unsure of its implications. But there's something addictive about testing the limits of fear.
Then Ophelia James, the beautiful and daring new girl in town, suggests that they use the power to do good, to save others. But with every heroic act, the power grows into the specter of a curse. How to decide who lives and who di More...
Then Ophelia James, the beautiful and daring new girl in town, suggests that they use the power to do good, to save others. But with every heroic act, the power grows into the specter of a curse. How to decide who lives and who di More...
Apr 17, 2011
Ronya
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Just before Jacob's Fielding's foster father died, he passed on a secret power to Jacob--invincibility. Jacob unwittingly discovers he can pass it on to people when they most need it. Jacob, his best friend, Milo, and girlfriend Ophelia set out to discover what limits--if any--there are to this power, with Ophelia insisting they have a responsibility to save those in need of a miracle. When the power takes a toll on Ophelia, they find that just because you can pass a power around doesn't mean
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Apr 11, 2011
NexxLyte
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Thirteen Days to Midnight starts off with a simple (at least a first go) premise: What is the best power? Thirteen Days to Midnight tells the compelling story of a boy - named Jacob - who gains the power of indestructibility.
At first, this seems like an amazing gift to Jacob and his friends, especially when they discover that the power can be "given away" by the owner, but only to one person at any time. Jacob's friend, Oh, quickly decides that it is their duty to use this More...
At first, this seems like an amazing gift to Jacob and his friends, especially when they discover that the power can be "given away" by the owner, but only to one person at any time. Jacob's friend, Oh, quickly decides that it is their duty to use this More...
Jan 24, 2011
Morgan
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This isn't the first time I've read this book, but like always, when you read a book for the second time nothing is the same. When I read the book this time, I realized how little character development Jacob had. He was kind of static for the entire book, and I cherished the moments with Oh and Milo because they were both very prominent characters.
I loved the indestructibility/ death parts of the book. I would feel a certain regard for my survival were I to take a chainsaw to my arm even if More...
I loved the indestructibility/ death parts of the book. I would feel a certain regard for my survival were I to take a chainsaw to my arm even if More...
Dec 22, 2010
Sunyoung
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I borrowed this book from the library because it was in the 'New Books' Section in the Young Adults Area of the library. I always go there first to see if there is anything interesting before browsing the shelves or searching for a book by using ecatalogs. And there, I found Thirteen Days to Midnight. I had mixed feelings about it at first because I looked up the rating for this book on goodreads and it was less than 4 stars average so I wasn't sure if it'd be good, but I decided to start readin
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Dec 22, 2010
Rose
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"Thirteen Days to Midnight" is a thrilling, intuitive look about how much having too much power without exploring its limitations can have dire consequences. Jacob Fielding is a fifteen year old who's in the aftermath of healing from the unexpected and tragic death of his guardian. Returning to his private school, he deals with his best friend Milo, his rival Ethan, and a new girl that completely attracts him in looks and demeanor (Orphelia, a.k.a Oh).
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Sep 11, 2010
F.H.
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"You are indestructible." Those are the last words Mr. Fielding says to his adopted son, Jacob, before they crash into a tree doing sixty. Mr. Fielding dies, and miraculously, Jacob leaves the scene without a scratch. A few weeks later, Jacob returns to Holy Cross, the decaying Catholic school he attends, where his best friend Milo greets him by saying there's a new girl in town. There are hardly ever any new enrollments at Holy Cross, just students leaving for the new South Ridge High
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Sep 04, 2010
Michelle
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Not an entirely new concept for a book Carman has taken it, made it his own, and done so with heart and depth. In his version of being indestructible, of being superhuman, Carman sets an eery tone without inching into what could be the makings of a true horror story. Demonstrating the use of such power for primarily benevolent purpose (again not a new twist) as compared to personal gain is what made the story. I don’t want to spoil the twists and turns but I will say that the battle between
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Jul 14, 2010
Liz
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If we had half stars, I'd give this book 4 1/2. It's amazing.
The only thing wrong with it was that when Father Tim brings out all these Bible verses to back up his idea that everybody is saved even if they don't choose Christ. I was intrigued by this idea, so I got out my Bible and looked them up. And, well... half of the verses don't even relate to his point, and the other half have been taken out of context. So, so much. What's weird is that the book didn't even need this particular More...
The only thing wrong with it was that when Father Tim brings out all these Bible verses to back up his idea that everybody is saved even if they don't choose Christ. I was intrigued by this idea, so I got out my Bible and looked them up. And, well... half of the verses don't even relate to his point, and the other half have been taken out of context. So, so much. What's weird is that the book didn't even need this particular More...
May 17, 2010
A&E
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The idea is that Jacob Fielding receives a gift/curse from his foster dad just before their car crashes into a tree. Mr. Fielding, the dad, dies but Jacob lives because Fielding utters the words "You are indestructible" and passes on his own power of indestructibility.
Jacob didn’t know anything about this and he’s coming to terms with the power (the crash happened a week ago). He’s now living with a bunch of priests because Father Tim is his guardian (and the principal of More...
Jacob didn’t know anything about this and he’s coming to terms with the power (the crash happened a week ago). He’s now living with a bunch of priests because Father Tim is his guardian (and the principal of More...
May 06, 2010
Cait
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THIRTEEN DAYS TO MIDNIGHT absolutely blew me away. It’s an intense thrill-ride of moral dilemma, love and death and had me hooked from the beginning.
This book was breathtaking. The build up in the beginning, to when we find out about Jacob’s power, was perfect. Once Ophelia and Jacob’s best friend Milo find out, the action is non-stop until the end of the book. Carman’s idea for this power that Jacob has is amazing. The legend behind it and the way it can be used (and not used) is very More...
This book was breathtaking. The build up in the beginning, to when we find out about Jacob’s power, was perfect. Once Ophelia and Jacob’s best friend Milo find out, the action is non-stop until the end of the book. Carman’s idea for this power that Jacob has is amazing. The legend behind it and the way it can be used (and not used) is very More...
Dec 14, 2011
Danny
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I have just recently finished the book Thirteen Days To Midnight, and I must say it kept we awake all night even though I did not have to do so. It is a book you read through the eyes of a teenage boy who has a hidden secret. I connected well to the book and I believe that many other people will be able to do so as well. The main Characters name is Jacob, and he has spent most of his time moving from foster house to foster house, until he met Mr. Fielding. He settled down with him and met Milo,
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Mar 02, 2011
Eli
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When I originally purchased Thirteen Days to Midnight, I had no idea what it was really about. It seemed like a promising story and lately I have been really into reading books with male protagonists, so when I picked this one up, I decided to give it a chance. And I am glad I did!
Thirteen Days to Midnight by Patrick Carman is an YA psychological thriller with a hint of the supernatural. Sounds like a great combination right? It was fantastic! I loved how Carman kept you guessing throu More...
Thirteen Days to Midnight by Patrick Carman is an YA psychological thriller with a hint of the supernatural. Sounds like a great combination right? It was fantastic! I loved how Carman kept you guessing throu More...
May 28, 2011
Melissa
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The question is asked at the beginning of the book and at the end of the book: "If you could have only one superpower what would it be?" Well, Jacob doesn't get a choice of power, it was thrust upon him one day when it saved his life. His only source of information, Mr. Fielding, gone at the same time it happened. Actually, Jacob really doesn't know what really happened... IF anything really happened, but he does know that he is alive when he should be dead. However, when he meets Ophe
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Apr 22, 2011
Taylor
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A split second before his foster parent, Mr. Fielding, dies, Jacob Fielding is given a dangerously unpredictable power: invincibility. He doesn't discover this amazing ability, however, until Ophelia James comes to town and brings a load of unintentional trouble with her.
Told from Jacob's point of view, the story starts out with a simple, but vital question: If you could have any one superpower, what would it be? He goes on to explain how he has asked people this question multiple ti More...
Told from Jacob's point of view, the story starts out with a simple, but vital question: If you could have any one superpower, what would it be? He goes on to explain how he has asked people this question multiple ti More...
Oct 02, 2011
Stephanie
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I was so disappointed with this book. The whole thing seemed a little unfocused and a bit random. The whole book just dragged on from start to finish. Jacob finds out that he has a superpower and so he and his two friends, Milo and Ophelia (Oh), decide to play with it and see how far it can take them. Pretty much the whole book consisted of these teenagers harming themselves to see if they can become injured whilst they have the power. After that, they decide to try and save a couple of people b
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Aug 24, 2011
April
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Originally on From Book to Hooked.
Review on blog: 3.5/5 stars
Thirteen Days to Midnight introduced me to a really unique idea. I don't think I've ever read anything quite like this before, and I wish I could have given it a higher rating. Despite the few things that drew me away from the story (stated below) I really did enjoy this book!
Jacob Fielding's life was changed by three whispered words. He's given a power has can't even begin to understand. When Ophel More...
Review on blog: 3.5/5 stars
Thirteen Days to Midnight introduced me to a really unique idea. I don't think I've ever read anything quite like this before, and I wish I could have given it a higher rating. Despite the few things that drew me away from the story (stated below) I really did enjoy this book!
Jacob Fielding's life was changed by three whispered words. He's given a power has can't even begin to understand. When Ophel More...
Feb 22, 2011
Jordan
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This book is one of the best books I have read recently. It followed the story of Jacob, a foster child who was driving with his foster dad when they got into a terribe accident, only he survived without a scratch and his foster dad did not. Jacob then found out that he was indestructible and could pass on "the diamond" to anyone by saying the words "you are indestructible." Jacob, his friend Milo and new girlfriend Oh battle as they figure out how they can use this new fou
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Apr 09, 2010
Peace Love
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Jacob Fielding has a very interesting superpower. All he got to do is say that word and it gets passed to the person he intends to give it to, the most awesome thing too was he can take it back. The downside was, he have this girlfriend, her name is Oh. She's smart, pretty, sexy and funny unfortunately she's also a female version of Johnny Knoxsville and his gang of Jackasses. That's always a positive on my book but there are limitations, and Oh definitely went beyond. As far as good intentions
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Jun 14, 2010
Jessica
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Seconds before Jacob Fielding and his foster father crash into a tree, Mr. Fielding turns to Jacob and says, “You are indestructible.” Somehow, despite the fact that they are both thrown through the windshield of the car and launched several feet from the car, Jacob walks away without a scratch. When he unknowingly saves a girl from a horrible accident, he and his friends start to realize that he has a very real power: He is invincible, and he can pass his power to others. Oh, his girlfriend,
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Dec 05, 2011
Erin
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Thirteen Days to Midnight
by Patrick Carman
Back in the day, a band named Queen wrote a great song called, “Who Wants to Live Forever?” I love this song, because I'd totally love to live forever! Yes, that's right....I'll be honest, I would like to live forever. I mean, if most people told the truth, they would want to live forever too. No one really wants to die, do they? Sure your friends and family would die, and you'd be heartbroken and miss them, but then you'd still be here. That More...
by Patrick Carman
Back in the day, a band named Queen wrote a great song called, “Who Wants to Live Forever?” I love this song, because I'd totally love to live forever! Yes, that's right....I'll be honest, I would like to live forever. I mean, if most people told the truth, they would want to live forever too. No one really wants to die, do they? Sure your friends and family would die, and you'd be heartbroken and miss them, but then you'd still be here. That More...
Sep 29, 2010
Michelle
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Thirteen Days to Midnight, by Patrick Carman, is a suspenseful novel that makes you turn your pages with nervousness. He describes Jacob, the protagonist, so much that you get what he went through just like that. Meeting Oh, a beautiful blond and love of his life, Jacob finds out that he has this mysterious "power". After his mentor, Me.Fielding, passes away he wondered about the words that he said to him. "you are indestructable". Through many conflicts and twists, Jacob,
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Dec 10, 2009
Julie
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I loved the book Cover. This is a Young adult Novel. Its counts down the days through out the book.
Jacob Fielding just lost his dad in a car crash. Jacob was a foster kid and has been through many homes. He then gets a Dad...Mr. Fielding. He is a mystery to Jacob.
Milo is Jacobs best friend.
Ophelia is Jacob's girl friend.
They all go to a Catholic school in Portland Oregon, and the status of the school is question through out the book too.
The b More...
Jacob Fielding just lost his dad in a car crash. Jacob was a foster kid and has been through many homes. He then gets a Dad...Mr. Fielding. He is a mystery to Jacob.
Milo is Jacobs best friend.
Ophelia is Jacob's girl friend.
They all go to a Catholic school in Portland Oregon, and the status of the school is question through out the book too.
The b More...
May 18, 2011
Penney
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This book is full of surprises I can never make a guess of what is going to happen next. Right now a kid named Jacob is fond a power he has and his friends try to get him to help people that are in trouble. This book is very good. The book is still surprising me. Jacob has found how to use his power. Then one of his best friends try to kill some on. He could have saved a life but he did not and he recreants it for a while. Jacob has just found out that if he gives the power to some on then takes
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