Evil Genius (original 2005; edition 2008)

I can't be bothered wasting my time with this book. I'm a fan of evil, but this story hasn't done anything for me at all. This book dragged on too much and I don't have the patience for it; too many other books out there to read, so I won't waste my time on a book I'm not enjoying. ( )

I like Cadel very much, he seems innocent but turns out to be twisted. He has a therapist, Thaddeus, who turns out to be his father. I think people who enjoy adventure and mystery will enjoy this very much. It is an extremely enjoying read. My favourite part is when Cadel is at his old house where he is taken by the police and Thaddeus is captured by the police. The first book is a cliffhanger making us want to read the second book (Genius Squad). You will be engrossed in this incredible book as you experience the story as if you were in it. You will not be disappointed I promise. ( )

While not as mind-blowing the second time through (the first is just epic), Evil Genius is still amazing. The pure genius of it is just awesome, and the twists and turns are appropriately complex but still follow an understandable path.

I just love Cadel so much. I want to hug him. And Thaddeus is an amazing villain. I kind of hate him, but kind of love him too. ( )

Cadel Piggott, child genius, age 7, is sent to a child psychologist after he sucessfully hacked into high level computer systems. This begins a series of peculiar events and plot twists that keep the reader on his or her toes. This is an entertaining read, though at times some of the topics are a bit disturbing. As the book progresses, Cadel struggles with the extent to which people who are important to him will determine his character and values. I was impressed by the character development, and the plot was unique and interesting. Overall, this is a good read. ( )

Starting off this book is great. The characters are interesting, the setting is great and the things going on are truly pleasurable. Cadell Piggot is a very smart young man. He skipped many grades and finds himself in college at age fifteen. His whole life he has felt isolated and left out. while searching for colleges his counselor Thaddeus suggests a institute made for gifted children and it taught pure evil. Cadell realizes that the establisher of the institute is his father and is in jail.
The start of this book is superb and drew me into the story exceptionally well. As the story progressed, the tale became washed out and bland. Even though there was much drama going on in the institute and the story was developing it seemed to lose its effect. one thing that changed was that the Gemini twins were removed entirely from the story. Even the unexpected twist at the end seemed predictable and drawn out.
This book was in its entirety was an adquite story with some moments of greatness. ( )