I Am Number Four

By: Pittacus Lore

Narrated by: Neil Kaplan

Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

Nine of us came here. We look like you. We talk like you. We live among you. But we are not you. We can do things you dream of doing. We have powers you dream of having. We are stronger and faster than anything you have ever seen. We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic books but we are real.

Our plan was to grow, and train, and become strong, and become one, and fight them. But they found us and started hunting us first. Now all of us are running. Spending our lives in shadows, in places where no one would look, blending in. we have lived among you without you knowing.

But they know.

They caught Number One in Malaysia.
Number Two in England.
And Number Three in Kenya.
They killed them all.

I am Number Four.

I am next.

Also included is a sneak listen to the first chapter of the next book in the series. Enjoy!

©2010 Pittacus Lore (P)2010 HarperCollins Publishers

I read and loved the book the audiobook however…

I will start by saying I loved this series when I first read it years ago and I decided I wanted to have them in my audiobook collections. I was sad to hear that I did not enjoy the narrator of the story. The voices he does for different characters is too cartoonish and throws off the emotional beats I got from reading. I didn't realize this in my initial read of the books, but these teenage characters are using a lot of words I would not expect to hear from a 16 year old. This is not to say they can't use these words, but it does take you out of the story hearing them speak so eloquently. I am a high school teacher and

Number 4 is number one!

Great story! Person reading is dry in some areas but story pulls it through. I can’t wait to hear/read the rest including the novellas. If you like Sci-Fi, action, suspense, mystery, and tender young romance… you will love this book like me!

Starts off a Great Series

Story:
Honestly, I think this book deserves a three star, but I'm giving it a four because the second book is really good, and you do need to start with this one. My main problem with this is that there is a really sappy cliche romance going on throughout most of this book that just makes me gag, but there are a couple of great battle scenes.
Blood and Gore:
The aliens in this book turn to dust once they are dead so there isn't really any blood, PG.
Swearing:
The main character and his father swear a couple times a chapter, but no f-words.
Sex:
None.
Overall:
Just keep with this book, and book 2 is definitely a five star book. Really enjoyed it. Recommended for 12 and up.

Awesome book!

I really enjoyed this book! Saw the movie preview and thought it looked interesting. So I decided to give it a try. I’m glad I did, it was great! I loved the narrator! I love when they have the talent to pull off different voices for characters. I drive a lot and zone out if the story gets slow. I stayed into this book driving from 7.5 hours from Memphis to East TN. Loved it!

good story awful narration

I am number four has awful narration that brings down the story. the narrator is lackluster in that her doesnt capture the essence of any characters.

Great read

I really like the story. As many people would say the book is better than the movie and this is the case here as wet there was so many details left out. This book is a fun read and if you enjoy young adult literature this is a good pick

Continuous selfish behaviors

I finished this book, but felt like shaking him so very many times. I was concerned that there was going to be sex, because Sarah seemed very ready.

I Love the Pittacus Lore Series

What did you love best about I Am Number Four?

It is easy to get into the story. While at moments it is a bit juvenile, it is young-adult fiction. The relationship John (#4) has with the female character reads like a typical high school crush. And, while this is not my favorite part of the story, it helps to develop some of the idiot moves he makes. For me, it makes his character authentic.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sam is definitely my favorite character. I am not really sure why, but I would like to think I could be friends with someone like him.

What about Neil Kaplan’s performance did you like?

I know a good amount of reviews did not like Kaplan's voice, but I think he does a great job. He voice comes through like a strong man. When watching the movie I Am Number Four, you get a visual of the character, and I could hear Kaplan's voice suiting that same picture. Also, I do think he did a good job adjusting his voice for different characters.

Book great ,Movie not so.

Nice to know there are some nice aliens, instead of just the ones bent on the destruction of earth. Don't panic those are there too.
main theme hope and courage with a generous sprinkling of love and honor. Above all lots of action.

Amazing!

I am number four has a amazing storyline and is so detailed and so great 100% will recommend