Review: Surprisingly well-crafted
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 24, 2014
Ascension is a surprisingly well-crafted young adult superhero novel. Those aren't words that usually go together, but here it works. Clark is a 16 year old whose life turns upside down when he and some fellow high schoolers are gifted with telekinetic powers. Who will use them for good, or for not-so-good?Patterson has built an entertaining read here - the characters are relatable and well-developed. The main character Clark is flawed, but brave - he starts out as a judgmental character with a hero complex before realizing the old Spiderman adage, "With great power comes great responsibility." I'm very interested in seeing where the characters go next.Ascension is a fast-paced, unique variation of the superhero and young adult genres. I'm excited to see what else Patterson has in store for us.