Interactive Novel

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Summary: Impressive first novel
Review: For his first novel, Mike Neal has given us an engaging and well-developed story. Interactive Novel describes the entrepreneurial spirit, company politics, and the good and bad side of venture capital funding. With all the hi-tech start-ups and dot-bombs, this book should appeal to a large audience.

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Summary: What CEO's in high tech REALLY do
Review: I heard Mike Neal speak at a conference a few years ago when he was CTO of a local dot.com start-up. When I heard that he had written a novel about what happens inside of dot.com companies and on the trials and tribulations of a bright, but honest CTO, I felt I had to read it. I'm glad I did.

One would expect a technical person with several patents to his name to write a novel that is full of jargon and dry. That is not the case here. Mr. Neal has opened the door to the world he came from with realistic characters, sadly believeable plots and a real "hero". As we follow the life of our hero we see him go from confident can caring CTO to sacrificial lamb to... well, you'll have to read the book to find out what happens to him. But when you do, prepare to see a character that you care about and that you see grow. Mr. Neal is not afraid to show the flaws of his hero and that only makes it that much more enjoyable.

An excellent first novel. If you have been in, or know someone that has been in the high tech start up world, then this is the book to buy.

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Summary: Impressive first novel
Review: If you are at all interested in the life of high tech startups or just want a book that you can't put down, then this book is for you. Michael Neal does a great job of grabbing the reader's attention from the very beginning and not letting go until you have completed the book. Along the way you will get some insightful perspectives on technology, the creation of a company, and the CEO. Dont pass this book up. I would highly recommend it!

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Summary: Best Tech Start-Up View from the top
Review: Interactive Novel is a great book! I particularly liked the interaction between company leaders.

There were surprises in the book that left me wanting more. I couldn't put it down until I finished the book.

I find myself recommending this novel to all my friends for an insight into corporate life. Even though Michael Neal uses the setting of a start up, I believe these are the same situations that occur in larger corporations.

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Summary: The Wild Ride of a High-Tech Startup
Review: Mike Neal's Interactive Novel sweeps you up into the world of a high-tech startup and doesn't let you down until you've been through it all. I recommend this book for anyone who wants the adventure of a startup. For those of you who already have been there, you will find yourself nodding your head in agreement with each twist and turn. In either case, you will enjoy the ride of Interactive Novel.

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Summary: High Tech Reality
Review: The story draws you in. This book provides an inside view to the corporate world. I found his stories to be fairly accurate in what happens in corporate america.

I was entrigued by the main character in his entrepreneurial spirit. I recommend this book for those who think they want to be executives, and for those who are trying to start their own business.

Once you pick the book up, you'll have a hard time putting it down.