Reasons to Read
Fast Paced Action Plot
I am Number Four is a very fast paced story full of action. The story develops very quickly and the characters are always getting into trouble. Throughout the story John is having to stay hidden from the Morgadorians while balancing his social life and training with Henri. John and Henri are forced to go on the run in order to stay alive and some of their adventures get them into deep trouble. The story is full of action packed quotes as well such as this one. "I take three steps and dive forward The flames swallow us whole but we fly through the air like a bullet, heading straight towards the opening" (Pittacus Lore pg. 314). The book starts during Johns teens and quickly advances through events to his first battle with the Morgadorians. If you like fast paced action stories then you will love this book and I suggest you give it a read.
Relatable Characters
There are plenty of relatable characters in I am number four. No matter who you are you'll have a least one character you can relate to in the story. If your a quiet shy guy you can relate to John, the main character, who is an introvert. He also has moved a lot and doesn't make friends very well. John is a character that some kids can easily relate to. If your an outgoing kinds person you can relate to Sarah. Sarah is an in extrovert who always voices her opinion. She is a very kind girl who enjoys photography and spending time with her family. Sarah is an easy character to relate to for most females in high school and even some adults. There is also Henri. Henri is a cynical guy that is very protective. If you are a parent, or even just someone who is very protective, you'll have no problem at all relating to Henri. Sam is kind of the third wheel character. He doesn't fit in but he becomes one of Johns best friends. He likes computer games and is very interest in aliens. Sam might be a character you can relate to if your a little eccentric. I am Number Four is book full or relatable characters that make it a great read.
Suspensful
I am Number Four is a story full of suspense. Throughout the book you are left with cliff hangers. Not knowing if John will be found, or if his relationship with Sarah will work, or if he'll find the other Loriens. Not knowing whats gonna happen is part of what makes this book so great. The author does a great job at creating cliff hangers that make you want to keep reading. The use of suspense throughout the story makes it a great read and really helps set the mood. The author ended most chapters with cliff hangers. In one chapter John and Henri are opening the Loric Chest to see whats inside and the chapter suddenly ends. This is the kind of suspense you will find if you read the story. The last quote of the book also leaves you hanging, "The truck bounces down the road driving south. The four of us, together, heading for the next town. Wherever that might be" (Pittacus Lore pg. 440). If you like suspenseful stories then I am Number four would be a great book for you.
Descriptive Writing
The author does a great job of use descriptive writing throughout the story. The descriptive writing makes it easier to visualize what's happening and make a better overall book. They did a great job at describing the physical appearance of the Morgadorian beasts which allows you to visualize it as if it were in front of you. Here is a quote the author used to describe the beast. "Thick gray skin stretched over slabs of bulging muscle. No neck its head slopes so that its lower jaw protrudes farther out than its upper. A set of fangs points towards the sky, another set points towards the ground, dripping blood and drool. Long thick arms hang a foot or two above the ground even while the beast stands straight, giving it an appearance of slightly leaning forward. Yellow eyes. Round disks at the sides of its head that pulsate with the beating of its heart, the only sign it has any heart at all" (Pittacus Lore pg. 403). With a description like that you should easily be able to imagine what the beast looks like. The descriptive writing is in the story is great and it makes an already good book that much better.