Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25

By: Richard Paul Evans

Narrated by: Fred Berman

Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

My name is Michael Vey, and the story I'm about to tell you is strange. Very strange. It's my story."

To everyone at Meridian High School, Michael Vey is an ordinary 14-year-old. In fact, the only thing that seems to set him apart is the fact that he has Tourette's syndrome. But Michael is anything but ordinary. Michael has special powers. Electric powers.

Michael thinks he's unique until he discovers that a cheerleader named Taylor also has special powers. With the help of Michael's friend, Ostin, the three of them set out to discover how Michael and Taylor ended up this way, but their investigation brings them to the attention of a powerful group who wants to control the electric children - and through them, the world. Michael will have to rely on his wits, powers, and friends if he's to survive.

©2011 Simon and Schuster (P)2011 Richard Paul Evans

Great Story

Voice actor fit the characters and made it an immersive experience. Really wish this was a movie.

Best fucking book/audio book ever

I’ve never been more on the edge of seat. I’m definitely reading the rest of the books.

I like the person who read it, they did a very good job voice acting the characters.

I really enjoyed the storyline and the person who was reading it very good overall performance

Caught me and kept me!!!

A great book...I can write that confidently even though I am only 1/2 way thru it...I have not listened to a book that held my attention this closely for a very long time...I listen while I am doing other things because I dont have time to just sit and read anymore...I often have to 'rewind' because I became distracted and missed so much...That was not the case with this book. It is not the great novel of the century but is a wonderful pleasure read. It has some obvious parallels to Riordan's Percy Jackson series but stands on its own quite well. I have already looked for other books by Richard Evans. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoyed the Percy Jackson series or other Riordan books...I am Number Four...Divergent...Michael Scotts Alchemist series...or Simon Bloom. I am certainly not the target audience but I have an 11 year old avid reader, and I like to know what she is reading...This will definitely become one of her favorites (her other favorites are listed above) it gets a strong A in my opinion.

Harry Potter fans, get your fix here!

Would you listen to Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 again? Why?

I would listen to this book again because I so enjoyed that basic good vs. evil theme...I loved that the characters were flawed and you loved them anyway.

What other book might you compare Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 to and why?

Definitely a must for a Harry Potter fan

Was there a moment in the book that particular moved you?

I would love to tell you my favorite part but I don't want to ruin it for you.

Any additional comments?

Great book for kids and adults. Characters with real flaws and handicaps and you love them. Issues like bullying addressed with outcomes you will love. The main characters have a good value system that you want your kid reading about.

Great series of books, one of my favorites

I've loved this book series for years but getting to listen to it brings a real emersive feeling back to the book which shows a lot since just reading the book itself is a journey.

Good book

I really like this book because it brought me back to when I first read it about 6 to 7 years ago.

Electric!

17 electric children were born all on the same day but not all survived. The survivors were separated and raised as normal children. There are 2 electric children that live in the same city. There is also a man named Hatch who is trying to gather all the electrics and take over the world.

YES! That alone drew me in! It was such a good, quick read! I really enjoyed this one. Will probably read book 2 later this year.

It was amazing good to listen to and/or read

I love the action and the different powers that have to do with the same subject. I loved how they all teamed up even tho they all weren't together in the beginning

wow

If you could sum up Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 in three words, what would they be?

amazing engaging and very well done

What other book might you compare Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 to and why?

borne identity with 9th graders

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

torture loss hope freedom friendship

Any additional comments?

torture loss hope freedom friendship