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The story seemed to lag in quite a few places...or perhaps I just wasn't in the mood. However, the fast paced action at the end did not disappoint. While I had determined about mid-way through not to read any more of this series, the action-packed ending was a real cliff hanger that makes you want to read on. Really, my grandson liked the first book and I wanted to keep up with his reading of the series. It is awkward to place a reading audience with the boy-girl relationships of the Electroclan characters; innocent enough for younger readers...pretty silly for older readers. The first book was okay for advanced younger readers, although I was never keen on the torture. I did not care for this second book at all for the younger age group. The torture against humans imprisoned by the evil Elgen reached a new high and had gotten pretty sinister, graphic, and violent. Definitely would not recommend it for ages under middle school, and with intermediate readers it depends on the sensitivity of the reader. In all fairness, I concede that it is quite possible that the generation gap is showing up big time here in my thinking. Young readers today are an entirely new breed because of the prevalent exposure to violence in our culture. Concerned parents/grandparents who want their children to remain sensitized against violence should read the series first.


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Michael Vey Rise of the Elgen Book 2 Richard Paul Evans Books Reviews

I liked this book, BUT, please note, don't read this book right before you are going to eat. There are some icky descriptions that totally grossed me out and made me loose my appetite! They did pertain to the story and plot and actually developed it, but it was still really gross and they are throughout the entire book. ewe. This is a 4½ stars for me.

I liked how the characters are developing and how they work together. The plot was also good. It's sorta like a Jame's Bond movie with teenagers starring in it.

They really need to make a movie out of this book! I've heard that many have been inquiring about the rights to this series from the author...

Also, it will be difficult to wait a whole year to hear what happens next. Richard Paul Evans, please write even faster than you already are! A whole year is faaaarrrrr too long to wait!

I have tons of other thoughts, but they contain spoilers and are mentioned below if you scroll. If you haven't read this, please skip these spoilers.

Here are my spoilers and thoughts (please skip if you have not read this book)

Okay, I loved this book, but I have a few questions

1. Once the main group (minus Michael) escapes the compound in Peru, how come Elgen didn't send out any guards to chase them in the jungle? I mean, the Elgen really would love to get their hands on all those people and have a serious interest in punishing them all for various reasons, it seemed weird that the Electroclan could just rest right by the pipe they escaped from. They sure had no problem sending 1,000+ guards out into the jungle to try and capture Michael when he escaped...

2. I would have liked to have seen more about Michael's magnetic powers. I don't feel like he was able to develop them very well and wondered how he made himself stick and unstick with the magnetism, which was huge in saving him since it bought him some valuable time when he was being lowered into the bowl (along with his friends sabatoging the water on the compound that effected the cooling). His powers just did what he needed them to and I had the feeling he truly had not fully understood them or perfected them.

3. I hate rats. They are so gross, so this really grossed me out in the book. So, how did they get the rats from the bowl to the hallway where the Electroclan were at? AND, how was Elgen planning on getting the hoards of rats back into the bowl after they attacked the Electroclan? Since the Elgen assumed the rats would prevail, they must have had a plan to get them back into the bowl - unless it was a desperate emotional decision Hatch made out of wanting to beat Michael so badly. It was interesting to me that Hatch would take a risk like this, and risk having the rats take over the entire plant for not having a way to harness them and get them back to their caged bowl. I guess psycho villains sometimes make emotional decisions stemming from the heat of the moment and fear of being compromised...

4. How the heck did they clean up all the fried rats? awk! AND how were there that many rats to still be in the bowl after the whole sprinkler incident in the hallway? Supposedly they had one million rats, but still, that had to have taken out a few hundred thousand rats for the hallway incident. ewe, gross. I can't even begin to imagine the smells... so gross. I'm assuming that they didn't clean up the fried rats, since the whole compound was going down, they probably abandoned it. It still grosses me out thinking about it.

Now for predictions/thoughts for the next book in the series

I think the tribesmen will let Michael go. I don't think he will dwell with them forever in the jungle. I think they are just helping him, and if they want to keep him, he will still get away. I think he will be reunited with the Electroclan in book 3, but I think it may take a minute for him to get out of there. I also wonder if the Electroclan really got to their escape helicopters... we never heard a helicopter other than the four Elgen helicopters that were brought down. Hopefully the group is waiting for Michael and I would expect that Ian can see him and tell what is happening, so they can rescue him. Ostin prolly speaks tibestalk...

Hatch was more psycho/evil than ever, and I suspect he won't be caught by Michael for a long time - to keep the series going. What good is this series without a proper antagonist? I'm very curious to see what backlash the Board has for Hatch after having the Peru plant melt down due to Michael and his friends. I also wonder how successful Hatch will be when his unlimited supply of money runs out from his only source, the Board. Will the evil Electric kids still want to stick with him, even if he has no money since the Board will clearly not be backing him anymore? Money seems to have been the main motivation of the evil electric kids to stay with Hatch. They might stick with him, since he's such a wack-job with his mind control he has over them. It will be very interesting to see if the Board gets Hatch and has can discipline/kill him for what he has done... Obviously the Board will be seeking Hatch in the future books...

I'm hoping that the Electroclan will be able to meet the people behind "the Voice" after what they did to help them in this book (destroying the biggest plant the Elgen has, and discrediting them but ruining their newest business venture of cheap, rat power) - I think the Electroclan deserve to meet these people, especially since they aided their cause big time by bringing down Elgen. I'm very curious to see who this secret organization is and how they are funded. They apparently have an endless supply of money like the Elgen do. I also hope that the people behind "the Voice" get the Electroclan's families out of Meridian, ID and into some sort of witness protection program. Otherwise, I can see this series having the same plot over and over of trying to rescue various family members of the Electroclan.

I think there is a possibility that the Electroclan will become spies for "the Voice" and that they will be on a never-ending battle to catch Hatch and the evil Electric kids. I also think there is a strong possibility that Hatch will find another evil, villian organization to work for that will help him try to gain his goal of world power and dodge the wrath of the Board that he had worked for 20+ years, especially since the Board will want to totally kill him.

Last of all, I seem to vaguely remember it was mentioned that other Electric children exist in the world besides the kids created from the machine from Elgen in California. It will be very interesting to see their role in future books.
Richard Paul Evans has created a wonderful tale around some great young heros. The book goes a little darker as well does Dr. Hatch, who is bent on Michael's destruction. Michael and his friends are also growing up and taking on a lot more responsibilites. They are learning that their actions have consequences. This one will tests their friendships and their spirits. This series is great for struggling readers who hate to read but are learning that books can be as enjoyable as a video game or a movie. I use the hard copy as well as the audio with my students and it a great pare up. My students have read the first book, and loved it, I'm sure that they will love this one just as much. Go Electro Clan!
This is the best book of the 3 Michael Vey books so far. The plot is more developed, the characters seem more real, and they are certainly more interesting in the ways their powers are used, and they are still teenagers, maturing and getting to be more complex. The non-electric teens are well drawn and add an interesting aspect as we ordinary humans can relate to them and are proud when they make significant contributions to overcome evil. The absolute best scene in all the three books is the lowering of the bound Michael into the rat pit to be eaten, but due to the enhancement of his powers through his friends and his own courage, he just blows away all the bad guys who are gleefully watching his upcoming torture and death. It is the ultimate revenge scene when he just melts through everything, wipes out the rats, throws lightening balls at Hatch and company, and just kicks butt, destroying the whole electric factory. That scene will definitely make it into the movie. It is made for Hollywood! The one thing that seems a little unbelievable to me is that so many thousands of men acting as guards, who are misused and abused by Hatch, just never rebel. Yes, they fear for their lives and perhaps their families, but I don't believe that humans can put up with tyranny for so long with no cracks in their loyalty to the villain. This is a much better book overall than the first one. Better plot, characters and creativity.
The story seemed to lag in quite a few places...or perhaps I just wasn't in the mood. However, the fast paced action at the end did not disappoint. While I had determined about mid-way through not to read any more of this series, the action-packed ending was a real cliff hanger that makes you want to read on. Really, my grandson liked the first book and I wanted to keep up with his reading of the series. It is awkward to place a reading audience with the boy-girl relationships of the Electroclan characters; innocent enough for younger readers...pretty silly for older readers. The first book was okay for advanced younger readers, although I was never keen on the torture. I did not care for this second book at all for the younger age group. The torture against humans imprisoned by the evil Elgen reached a new high and had gotten pretty sinister, graphic, and violent. Definitely would not recommend it for ages under middle school, and with intermediate readers it depends on the sensitivity of the reader. In all fairness, I concede that it is quite possible that the generation gap is showing up big time here in my thinking. Young readers today are an entirely new breed because of the prevalent exposure to violence in our culture. Concerned parents/grandparents who want their children to remain sensitized against violence should read the series first.