Read, Reread, or not to Read?

 James Patterson is the very definition of prolific. You can find stats about his 19 consecutive bestsellers, nearly 100 books over the past 4 decades, books in multiple categories, etc, etc. Why did he have to "steal" an idea from one of his own books? Or is he a marketing genius?

The only reason I care is because I read his adult book When the Wind Blows and the sequel The Lake House. Both are quick, easy, entertaining reads. Both are about kids genetically altered with wings and a character named Max. Although, the main characters were 2 adults investigating the situation. I was intrigued by the plot well enough to want to see what else may happen, then BAM!!! No more books in the series. Instead, a "new" YA series Maximum Ride about genetically altered kids with wings and a character named Max. Patterson himself says the second series is just inspired by the first and not a continuation or duplicate of the first. But come on...

Then, I discovered there is a third choice: a Maximum Ride graphic novel. It caught my attention while looking for Anime or Manga to read. So now my dilemma, will I be wasting my time or will it be an exciting adventure? For me, there are just too many other authors, genres, and themes to explore to reread a story, even one you like. However, being a fairly newbie to graphic novels, maybe a known story is a good bet? I've decided to give the graphic novel a try on my ongoing quest for better appreciation of the format. Okay, Mr. Patterson, you got me!