This book is written in classic Patterson style ... short chapters that leave you hanging and NEEDING to read the next one. (Or as I like to call it ... "I'll read just one more chapter until before you know it, there are no more left to read") I read this book in just a few hours and I really liked it. It IS geared more toward Young Adults though, like the Maximum Ride series. Patterson has already made it known that this will be his new series, as at the end of this book he gives you sneak peeks at the next two in the series ... which also leave you wanting MORE and RIGHT NOW!!

I know that Patterson has been getting a lot of grief as of late for his writing style, but he is indeed an exceptional and talented writer and he is still my favourite author, and I like the fact that he is able to write for adults, teens and even children. Not many authors have that ability ...

I've read the Maximum Ride trilogy, but nothing else by this author until I picked this book up at the library. It was different than most books I've read, and definitely a read-in-one-sitting book. I really liked it. Exciting, non-stop action... Almost as good as Maximum Ride. ;-) Recommended!

If this was the 1st book I had read rom James Patterson - it would have been the LAST.
It does not fit in any catagory that true Patterson fans might expect. It is a science fiction (poorly written) story fit for pre-teens. Daniel is an alien sent to earth to kill other aliens that are intent o harming earth. A PATTERSON BOOK TO AVOID.
Jeff

What drew me to this book was its premise ("good" alien with special powers/intelligence hunting down the "Most Wanted" of the alien world - those villains who have nothing but violence, death and destruction on their minds), and although I didn't think the book as a whole was stellar, I still feel the idea is interesting enough; I just feel it wasn't developed much. The plot felt shallow and a bit TOO comedic, and I just didn't find myself able to get involved in the book much. I guessed long before it was revealed what was going to happen, which isn't always bad - but it is if the characters are weak (think of the roughest Disney character pencil sketchings, where they are only outlines, without any color or sometimes without noses or facial expressions - these characters are like that). I think these characters could be developed into very enjoyable/likable/interesting people. There are hints at who they are (there is one point in the story where Daniel is telling his sister a rather painful fact, and this telling and reactions from his family made me FEEL something, which is what I wanted to do more of), which I cheered and hunted hard to find but was not very successful. On a positive note, I found the way Daniel "gets into" Seth's head (#6 on the Most Wanted List) to be very clever; the book is not completely without imagination ... it was just a bit too sketchy (malnourished) for my taste.

I got this book for my 12 year old son. We actually both ended up reading it - it was like Men in Black without agents "J" and "K". We both thoroughly enjoyed it and I was especially pleased because he has resisted reading so much and this one he actually raced through. He is now reading the second one in the series - I can only hope it continues as well as the first.

I loved this book. I think the style is witty and fast paced (before reading James Patterson I never realized a BOOK could feel fast paced like this). I also found myself laughing out loud more than once. I think people who don't like this probably take it too seriously, it's really very funny. I'd never really had a protagonist who was sarcastic and it cracked him up. I could be friends with this guy. So it's SciFi, this isn't hardcore scifi, it's just a bit of a stretch beyond the everyday but written in a way that is believable and interesting.

I look forward to the next few installments.

I thought this book was fun! It turned on my younger side and I just let myself go with it. Silly, yes? Entertaining - absolutely!

NOT a typical Patterson read. I was so dissapointed I only read a few chapters. It's definitely science fiction where the main character is an alien. I'd much prefer to read any of his other mysteries like Alex Cross or the Womens Murder Club. I don't reccomend this book unless you're really into science fiction.

This is a different read from the other books of James Patterson. More SiFi-ish...not my true liking. Story is fast and I did finish the book...If you are in to this type of read, then I'm sure you will like the next installment....

Reviewed by Jaglvr for TeensReadToo.com

From the first paragraph of THE DANGEROUS DAYS OF DANIEL X, the reader is intrigued with what is to come. James Patterson, in collaboration with Michael Ledwidge, creates a unique science fiction story that will especially appeal to the younger male population.

Daniel is only three years old when his parents are murdered in the kitchen above him. The murder isn't a typical murder. It's one most of us wouldn't believe. You see, Daniel's parents are murdered by a 6-foot tall praying mantis looking alien, Ergent Seth. Seth has come looking for Daniel's parents because they are Alien Hunters. And they have The List. The List names the most horrific, evil, murderous aliens.

As the story develops, Daniel shares with the reader his thoughts, and, more importantly, his various super abilities. Because, like his parents, Daniel too is an alien. But Daniel is able to blend in with humans. His parents had settled in Kansas, the most unassuming place for them to blend in.

Daniel begins where his parents have left off. Daniel is 15 and has begun to hunt the aliens that are on The List. After a few successes, he decides to take on Ergent Seth. Seth is #6 on the list. Seth is probably more powerful than Daniel, but Daniel has revenge on his side.

Daniel is taken on a wild adventure on his quest to defeat Seth. On his journey, he travels to Alpar Nok, the home planet of people like him, Alien Hunters. The biggest surprise is when he discovers his grandmother is still alive. But Daniel is determined to be victorious over Seth and continues on. Seth warns him it will be a battle to the death for one of them, but Daniel will not give up. The battle that ensues is imaginative, though maybe a bit gross in its description in the final scenes.

With definite appeal to the teen boy audience, girls and adults alike will also enjoy the unique change of pace that James Patterson has taken with THE DANGEROUS DAYS OF DANIEL X. The action moves quickly as Daniel faces his greatest challenge. But of course, as one can expect with James Patterson, a sequel is not far behind: DANIEL X: WATCH THE SKIES in August 2009. And if you can't wait that long, check out the graphic novel: DANIEL X: ALIEN HUNTER.

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Fast moving story, will become another series like Maximum Ride.

If you liked the Men in Black movies, this book is perfect for you.

I REALLY TRIED BUT COULD NOT GET INTO THIS.

this has to be the worst James Patterson book ever. I like most any of his books, but esp the Alex Cross ones and the Maximum Ride series, this however was just awful. I never finished it.

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