Book Review of I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore

I Am Number Four is a book by Pittacus Lore in which a boy from another planet must struggle for survival from a race of enemy aliens that destroyed his home planet by hiding on earth. A spell cast by a member of his home planet has previously protected him and nine other young men and women by only allowing the aliens to kill the young aliens in a particular order. Each time a young alien is killed, a tattoo appears on the ankles of the survivors that lets them know how much time they have.

The book starts out in a very suspenseful manner, with the alien enemies discovering a young boy and killing the alien who is protecting him. This boy was alien number 3 and the rest of the story follows alien 4 as he tries to blend in with the high school earthlings and not draw attention to himself. If the aliens find him he will likely die.

Review of I Am Number Four: Overall the book was pretty fast-paced and enjoyable. The main character was likeable and the storyline was unique - I like how we were uncovering information about his home planet and powers as he did. I definitely recommend this book if you like the Percy Jackson series.

Rating of I Am Number Four: 5/10

Would I Read It Again? No, but I can't wait to read the next book which focuses on a new teenage alien and I would like to see the movie.

Would I Buy It? No. I borrowed it from the library, read it quickly and am ready to take it back.

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