Its book that makes you feel like you are there. with emotion drama love and lots other things.So read this book, hang on its wild ride. ( )

(First impression: Nothing really. The cover was cool but I was more excited to continue the story.
(Reaction after I finished: "So when's the next book released?")

Max was vastly better than the fourth book, but not quite up to par with the first one. While I did enjoy it, the plot has somehow managed to go from a flock on the run for their lives, to an Eco-friendly flock saving endangered species from radiation or global warming. Not that there's anything wrong with being Eco-friendly, it's just that I'm beginning to miss the intense action from the first few books. You know... being on the lamb, fighting to survive, kicking butt against crazy Erasers, and bringing down evil with a swift roundhouse kick. Now it's all about radiation, mutated sea turtles, one creepy villain, and then the butt kicking action. The ending left a few open ends but dutifully sets up book 6...wherever that may lead.

While the story line didn't quite woo me, James Patterson's writing sure did. I have to say, I LOVE how he writes the Maximum Ride series from Max's point of view. I'm a sucker for wit and this man is a witty mastermind. But I won't lie when I say some parts were a bit ridiculous, if not amusing.

Plot direction aside - Max is an easy read and has it all: adventure, suspense, humor, and even romance. It just sucks you in. Another enjoyable tale about the wild adventures of the six bird kids. Oh and I can't forget the dog! I definitely recommend the series if you're feeling rather adventurous.

On a side note, I do have one thing to say about a person, or rather persons in the book: IT'S ABOUT TIME! Those of you who've read the series (hopefully) know who I'm talking about. :) ( )

This book was cool! Most people didn't like the romantic stuff, but I thought it was really awesome! I always knew they would end up together!!! I think in this book, James Patterson didn't explain everything in as much detail that he could've, because it just sort of skimmed over everything. ( )

I love this series. Thrilling adventure, witty dialogue and mutant bird-kids! What else could you ask for? A little romance perhaps? We’ve got that, too.

Max and her flock keep me laughing even as I’m on the edge of my seat. I think if her style of narrative annoyed you, it would really annoy you, but for me it’s perfect. The witty banter sucks me in immediately. This book also added some substance to the romance between Fang and Max that’s been brewing for the last few books. This made me so happy! Fang is my favourite.

I think Max is significantly better than books 3 and 4, maybe because it’s less bogged down in environmentalist yattering and kid power anthems. Rumor is that there’s going to be a Maximum Ride movie, and I think it’s a fantastic idea. The book itself plays like a movie, with lots of action scenes and death-defying stunts. I’d really like to see if they can bring winged kids to life on-screen without making it look cheesy.

The only complaint I have about this book is the ending. I heard that this is supposed to be the conclusion of the series, but right before the end a whole new twist gets spun out. Most unsatisfying. There had better be another book forthcoming, or my considerable wrath will be invoked. ( )

Not the best in the series but continues the story along a Max gets to be the star of this story and tells us more about her that the other novels. ( )