I Am Number Four (Lorien Legacies, #1) in And So It Begins Reading Challenge

Nov 21, 2010 Nicole rated it liked it · review of another edition

3.5-4 stars...

So, despite some crazy mixed reviews for this one, I decided to read this book before I see the movie. I cannot resist a movie involving Alex Pettyfer in any way shape or form. And so since I'm going to see the movie, I'm read the book that spawned it! I've heard horrible things about the "author", but I tried putting those preconceived notions aside and give this book a chance...

Despite the scandals involved with this book, that has nothing to do with my review. This book was lack 3.5-4 stars...

So, despite some crazy mixed reviews for this one, I decided to read this book before I see the movie. I cannot resist a movie involving Alex Pettyfer in any way shape or form. And so since I'm going to see the movie, I'm read the book that spawned it! I've heard horrible things about the "author", but I tried putting those preconceived notions aside and give this book a chance...

Despite the scandals involved with this book, that has nothing to do with my review. This book was lacking what I expect of every book, and that's enough detail so that I can picture everything that's important. But I got very little descriptions. The only part that was descriptive was of the Lorien planet, which I appreciated. But then everything that John was seeing on planet Earth I couldn't really get into it.

I wasn't feeling the characters. With lack of descriptions, I couldn't really picture what anyone looked like. And Sarah was only blonde hair. He kept mentioning how he looked into her eyes, but never really said what color they were.

They way John spoke in his inner monologue just bugged the crap out of me! I felt like parts were missing, and then there was too much. I just felt like banging my head against the wall. I can't really explain, but something about the way this was written really bugs me.

The romance between Sarah and John was cute, but totally random. It's like all of a sudden they were touching, then holding hands, then hugging, then kissing without anything being said about who feels what. I would have expected something from Sarah, but she was all action and no talk. They were a nice couple without a doubt (although those couple times they were in his room alone could have been pushed a little further), but I felt like they were comfortably numb. For them to love each other so quickly was never really explained, so I don't know if it's a freak thing or it'll be explained later.

There were a lot of suspenseful times where I couldn't put the book down. The ending felt a little drawn out and I'm sad about what happened at the end (can't really say because I don't want to spoil it). But there were times where I was on the edge of my seat and couldn't wait to see what happened next.

Anyway, I really liked it, but there were certain things I just couldn't get over... I can't wait to see what direction they take the movie in and will definitely read The Power of Six. ...more

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Aug 13, 2010 A rated it did not like it

Shelves: abandoned

Did not finish! Read 60 pages, skimmed 20 more, opened to the ending, and promptly forgot it all. There was a hayride or something. zzz.

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Apr 10, 2011 Quantum Thief- Behind the Mask rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I LOVE THIS BOOK IT WAS EPIC!!

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Feb 04, 2012 Carrie Ardoin rated it it was amazing

Shelves: i-own-this, posted-on-blog, favorites, arc, aliens

The planet Lorien was overtaken by the vicious Mogadorians. Before everyone was wiped out, the elders sent nine powerful children to Earth to protect their race. Ten years later, the first three are dead. This is the story of Number Four.

His Earthly name is John Smith, and he's a teenager just trying to make it through high school...though he and his guardian are always on the run. But in this city, it's different. John has made friends, and he is coming into his powers. The Mogadorians have fou ...more

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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.

Looking forward to reading t ...more

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