Summary
There are nine of them who came into this world, along with
their Cepan or guardians. They're from the planet Lorien, and when the Mogadorians invaded and destroyed their planet, 9 children who are meant to
restore their planet once again in the future, was sent to the closest living
planet -- the earth.
A magic was cast upon them, to protect them against
the Mogadorians who are hell bent to kill them. They can only be killed in
order. Otherwise, the injury will bounce back to the one who did it. Three has
already been killed, and now, they're coming for four.
This is the story of four, and how he lived his life hiding
from the Mogadorians And hiding his real identity to the people of the earth
pretending to be a normal high school boy. Until he and his Cepan Henri chose Paradise, Ohio as they're next hiding place.
Here, now john, experienced to be a normal person by having
a real friend who accepts him by what he really is and fall in love with a
girl. Until, john could not leave paradise, even if the Mogadorians are
close.
My Review
I have watched the movie first -- a lot of times,
before I even decided to read this. Actually, I chose it as a gift when my
boyfriend asked me what I want to have for Christmas. So here it is, a set of the Lorien Legacies. At first, I was glad that what I'm reading is what exactly I have
watched. Exact lines were used and the setting is almost the same. But then, as I continue reading, I'm taking back everything I say. I ended up so different
from the movie. Well, the major story is still there, but what exactly
happened, and what really came to be is totally different. So I was quite
disappointed for awhile.
The pace of the story is also faster in the movie compared
to the book. I guess iy's natural, but I'm only in chapter15 and when I replay
the movie in my mind, I'm already halfway through. Anyways, I'm still enjoying
it so I proceed.
It's really a nice story, enough actions and enough history
and details to keep you informed and not out of place. Four's world has been
defined elaborately that you can believe it's really real. What I just don't
understand, is why these Mogadorians after them, they have already destroyed
their planet, and they're planning to invade another one, so how come they
still want them dead?
Four's character quite annoy me. He's uncontrollable,
inconsiderate of Henri and his power gets into his head. Maybe because I'm
aware of what will happen to Henri, that I can't blame anyone but four on what
happened. I really like Henri and his dedication in protecting four, but he's
so selfish that he forgot that it's not just his life that is in danger but Henri as well.
It's a very good start for a trilogy. An elaborate
introduction of what's happening, and living enough mysteries for the reader to
keep going. It's not a cliffhanger that would kill readers in anticipation.
What I noticed while reading this, is that it made me relax in reading. I could
go on and on as long as long as I want just for the sake of reading, but I could stop anytime and continue later, without me being anxious on what will
happen next. Except for the climatic part of course! ;)
Off to the next book now :)
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