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maheenn's review
3.0
Although these books are very quick, informative, and entertaining, the series just really needs to end.
imzadirose's review against another edition
3.0
Other than stupid boy drama, another good start to a new series.
rileylopez's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
1.5
squinderella's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed Nowhere to Run. I read this directly after The 39 Clues series ended. I have not read either the Cahills vs Vespers or Rapid Fire, which I would recommend, simply because there were several big things that apparently happened in them that affects the story here. I will say that I like that Amy and Dan are getting older in this one. I love the adventures that these kids go on, and also the reader for these audiobooks does just a fabulous job. As soon as my library gets more of these, I'll be continuing!
briarrose1021's review against another edition
4.0
This is my first foray into the 39 Clues world and I enjoyed it, though it was not as good as some other books I have read for this age group. In the opening book of this series, it appears as though the serum which allows a person to become the strongest person on Earth, the serum which Amy and Dan Cahill are in charge of guarding, has gone missing. Now Amy and Dan have to get it back.
The action is going from almost the very first page, and it doesn't let up throughout. Though I have serious doubts about the idea of two teenagers being the only protectors of a serum with the effects this one has, it certainly makes for an interesting action story. In addition, the character of Pierce as that archvillain was certainly one that seems centered in modern events. His megalomaniacal views, his training and use of his children as his operatives who will be just like him, and his consistent use of media to portray Amy and Dan Cahill in a very negative light to try and turn public opinion against them all seem very familiar after the last few years of living in America.
Though this book is a good opening of this individual series within the 39 Clues world, and I will likely read the other books in the Unstoppable series, I don't feel compelled to read the earlier series in the 39 Clues world. That is in part because of just how many there are in the overall series, and in part because of the formulaic feel of the series. It's okay for one series, but I think reading multiple series about the same two characters who don't seem to age - or at least age very little - in order to keep them in the same age range that will allow for more books to be written is a bit disingenuous.
This book ended on quite a cliffhanger, though, so I will likely continue this series - though I don't know that I will be particularly pressed to continue it soon. Listening to the audiobook version of this book, which was narrated by David Pittu, was a good listen. Pittu's performance was good, and he was easy to listen to, so when I do get around to continuing the series, I will likely do so by listening to the sequels.
The action is going from almost the very first page, and it doesn't let up throughout. Though I have serious doubts about the idea of two teenagers being the only protectors of a serum with the effects this one has, it certainly makes for an interesting action story. In addition, the character of Pierce as that archvillain was certainly one that seems centered in modern events. His megalomaniacal views, his training and use of his children as his operatives who will be just like him, and his consistent use of media to portray Amy and Dan Cahill in a very negative light to try and turn public opinion against them all seem very familiar after the last few years of living in America.
Though this book is a good opening of this individual series within the 39 Clues world, and I will likely read the other books in the Unstoppable series, I don't feel compelled to read the earlier series in the 39 Clues world. That is in part because of just how many there are in the overall series, and in part because of the formulaic feel of the series. It's okay for one series, but I think reading multiple series about the same two characters who don't seem to age - or at least age very little - in order to keep them in the same age range that will allow for more books to be written is a bit disingenuous.
This book ended on quite a cliffhanger, though, so I will likely continue this series - though I don't know that I will be particularly pressed to continue it soon. Listening to the audiobook version of this book, which was narrated by David Pittu, was a good listen. Pittu's performance was good, and he was easy to listen to, so when I do get around to continuing the series, I will likely do so by listening to the sequels.
cherylg's review
4.0
Another wonderful installment in the 39 Clues series! I can't wait to continue the Unstoppable series.
lhawk1's review
4.0
I really loved it. I did. It was exciting, original, the plot didn't drag...This series, though. "It doesn't show signs of stopping.."
aspygirlsmom_1995's review
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0