I Am Number Four (Lorien Legacies, #1) in Once Upon a Twilight blog

Mar 19, 2011 Andrea Newkirk rated it it was amazing

I am Number Four (Lorien Legacies #1) by Pittacus Lore

Synopsis: In the beginning they were a group of nine. Nine aliens who left their home planet of Lorien when it fell under attack by the evil Mogadorian. Nine aliens who scattered on Earth. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. Nine aliens who might be sitting next to you now.

The Nine had to separate and go into hiding. The Mogadorian caught Number One in Malaysia, Nu I am Number Four (Lorien Legacies #1) by Pittacus Lore

Synopsis: In the beginning they were a group of nine. Nine aliens who left their home planet of Lorien when it fell under attack by the evil Mogadorian. Nine aliens who scattered on Earth. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. Nine aliens who might be sitting next to you now.

The Nine had to separate and go into hiding. The Mogadorian caught Number One in Malaysia, Number Two in England, and Number Three in Kenya. All of them were killed. John Smith, of Paradise, Ohio, is Number Four. He knows that he is next.

I AM NUMBER FOUR is the thrilling launch of a series about an exceptional group of teens as they struggle to outrun their past, discover their future—and live a normal life on Earth.

I AM NUMBER FOUR.
I AM NEXT

My Review: I hesitated with reading this book at first because I knew that it was about aliens; which is not something that I am used to reading about. When I think of aliens I don't think of them as humans with supernatural powers. So when I heard that there was a movie coming out and many friends were giving it good reviews, I decided to give it a go!

I was very impressed with the writing of I am Number Four. Sometimes action can get lost in writing because it is simply too complex, and difficult to follow. Every twist, turn, nod, draw of a knife, noise, etc. was written down very descriptively. I was drawn in from the very beginning! At first a reader has no idea why John and Henri are traveling from place to place. Then the reader wants to know why they are on Earth. Once these little details started forming, I couldn't help wanting to know more. I never knew when the Mogadorian's would show up.

I think my favorite part of the book was the strength of everyone's relationships. The relationship that Henri and John have is very touching. Even though they both have lost their actually family and are always on the run from the Mogadorians their relationship continues to grow stronger. They know that they need each other to defeat the Mogadorians who destroyed their home, planet Lorien.

Sarah and John are 2nd on my list for Favorite Fiction Couples (Edward and Bella from Twilight are 1st). They connected right away and I loved that. John knows that he may have to leave in an instance notice, leaving Sarah behind. Sarah s acceptance of John amazes me. I really liked that she was very accepting of him when he explained to her that he was an alien. Most people would question him, but she didn't. I'm excited to read more about where their relationship goes in the next book of the series, The Power of Six.

The movie I Am Number Four is currently out in theaters. Now that I am done reading, I can't wait to see how the movie compares to the book. One of the parts that I am anticipating is meeting Number Six. She brought a sense of hope to a situation that seemed undefeatable at that moment. Also, I want to see how the Mogadorians and the beasts look on screen. Even though the desciptions were very detailed, a person can only imagine so much.

Overall, I am Number Four was a very well written, gripping and intense read! I would highly recommend! ...more

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Jun 23, 2011 Theresa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

If you liked the movie, you'll love the book! Jam-packed with action, suspense, and imagery, the book gives insight into what the movie couldn't show us. You'll find out a little background on what happened the day John had to flee his planet and the process of how he develops his Legacies. Additionally, the Mogadorians and their beasts are even more frightening. This book is fast-paced and all consuming. Try it!

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Apr 23, 2011 Heather rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult

Even though this is classified as young adult, I as a sdult, was pulled into Number Four's story. I loved the book so much that I took me about 3 hours to read it from front to back and towards the end, I found myself gripping the book in anticipation for the conclusion.

I would recommend this to anyone who likes the sci/fi factor and conspiracy theories about aliens.

5 Stars:)

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Jan 12, 2025 Darlene rated it really liked it

Shelves: young-adult, science-fiction

Really enjoyed it! Very quick read. I was hooked right at the beginning of the book, and it was fast paced. Loved Bernie Kosar! Although marketed as Young Adult, it almost reads like Middle Grade or at least on the younger side of the YA scale.

Narrator did an excellent job at using unique vocalizations to identify each character, but I think he made Sam sound like too much of a doofus and Sarah was a bit breathy.

I haven’t seen the movie yet, but I intend to watch it.

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