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Summary: This book rules!
Review: All I can say is that I could not put it down.
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Summary: A very good Read if.........
Review: There are alot of different kinds of stories out there and alot of different reasons why these stories are or are not good. There are some stories where it is absolutly neccessary for the reader to identify strongly with the main character to enjoy the book. Alot of times this isn't important with books with lots of action and adventure but with a story that is more based on drama it is important otherwise the drama is not there.Jumper is a storey like this. Regardless of the Sci Fi premise and subject matter. This storey is about a young boy that runs away from his father because his father is a abusive alchoholic. The "Jumping" part of the storey is used alot and is a large part of the storey objectively but isn't really an important part of the storey.... There are at least two distinct ways a storey about someone with a power like this could be handled. 1: the main character could explore the adventures of jumping and 2: He could use the power to suplement his lifestyle. Now remembering the novel I don't recall the main character ever Jumping for fun or for the adventure of it. Mostly he does it to get away from people who are trying to hurt him, to help people he cares about, and to revenge himself on people that have hurt him or people he cares about. The Jumping is never seriously explored. Everything is done with a kind of matter of factness, meaning that Jumping is never really the main theme of the book. Regardless of the fact that the government is chasing him for his power. Those sections are more about his getting away from the government and getting his girlfriend back. But even this isn't treated with an "action-packed" sign. All this may make this book sound boring and if you pick it up or think of buying because you want to read a good book on "teleportation" than you may just be disappointed. What I like about this book in regards to the teleportation is that is probably exactly what a normal 20th century adolescent would do with such a power. It was very realistic. I also like that it IS a drama about I kids life and problems he has and that teleportation is on the back burner. Don't get me wrong he teleports alot and the subject is addressed alot but not in the way of what it is, but more in the way of "well the stupid NSA is chasing me for it and I just want to be left alone." You get idea he would teleport alot less if he didn't have to. Anyway don't buy this book unless your interested in a real life drama about a normal person with normal problems that has this power and uses this power to try and solve some of his problems. Overall keeping the previous paragraph in mind I think this was an excellent book. But don't buy it JUST for Teleportation.
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Summary: Where has it gone now?
Review: I have only a few things to say about Jumper and Gould. Over the past two years, I've taken an interest in the two. First, Jumper because I can't ever seem to keep it in my possession. My father, who loves science fiction, is always taking it from me, as he has stated time and again how it is his favorite. His opinion comes with reverence because of his vast storehouse of science fiction books. Second, Gould is an excellent author. Helm wasn't particularly to my liking, and I just finished Wildside yesterday. Whether or not I liked it will be left up to you by saying that I retreated into myself and had little contact with my friends and family. Jumper remains my favorite, due to its excellent imagery, empathic plot, and at times its riveting suspense. In short, purchase this book, and you will not regret it.
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Summary: Mediocre at best
Review: I have to admit I purchased this book because of all the high ratings it received. Although the storyline held great promise, the writing was juvenile and the characters were shallow and therefore not very likable. Although our lead character "jumps" quite a bit, there is no magic in what he does, nothing original or unique at all. I was very disappointed in this book. If you want to read a truly great "traveling" book, get Ken Grimwood's 'Replay' instead.
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Summary: Would you love to be able to teleport?
Review: This was an excellent read. The book was well paced and the characters showed both growth and intelligence. Davy's life is not an easy one. His father is an alcholic and violent man, and his mother left him and Davy when her husband almost killed her. Then one day Davy makes an amazing discovery. He can teleport! It doesn't solve all his problems, but it does give him a freedom the rest of us can only dream about. If you ever wanted your own transporter beam - well, this guy has it. The latter half of the book made me glad that terroist actions on public transport are quite rare these days, and I would have hated to live through the rash that Davy went through at the end. That was the only part of the book that kind of jarred with me. That *so many* terroist actions took place in such a short period. Aside from that, these characters really do grow on you and easily carry you to the end of the novel.
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Summary: Enjoyable journey of discovery of power
Review: I have enjoyed all of Steven Gould's books, Jumper was the first one I read (and the first he wrote) but still remains one of my favorites. Jumper concentrates on how a person faced with an unimaginable talent will choose to deal with it. We should all hope to be as level-headed as this teenager, but alas, I'm sure we all wouldn't be. A great read if you need a lift, or you want to give a lift to a friend. Easy, and fun!
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Summary: Interesting, but only for a while
Review: I first read this book in 1990. It is one of the few fiction books that I got into--for the time being. Halfway through the book I realized that there were too many subplots to keep my interest, and the main plot seemed cloudy. After a while, there were no needed temporary resolutions, only more nested "loops." I love the theme of teleportation, but after the protagonist uses it for a while, there seemed to be nothing left for him to do, or that couldn't be anticipated. I hate to say that I lost interest in the book, even if it was popular, but I knew that once he found himself in trouble, Davey would merely transport himself out into another situation. I've had my share of stories of abusive fathers, old girlfriends, and the idea of robbing banks is old hat. There seemed to be pieces of several other stories rolled into one to form a new story: in short, there was nothing new. Predictable, unsurprising. There is no mention of anything futuristic that goes along with Davey's special gift to reinforce the interest factor. Perhaps if it had more modern elements of technology, such as the mention of the internet, email, scanners, faster computers--anything digital--it would have been more "believable." But I have read many other stories that were far more disconnected from plot to subplot, from climax to final resolution, and in comparison the author does a excellent job of holding it all together. I am eager for a sequel or, perhaps, a screenplay of this work with today's special effects.
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Summary: The most fun read I had in quite a while!
Review: In one word: FUN! I haven't enjoyed reading a book so much inquite a while. This is the perfect summer book. Very light, yet socaptivating! When I read the book I was completely immersed in its plot, the story of a teenager who suddenly discovers he has the power of teleportation. So, if you're looking for some light reading, you should definitely get this book.
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Summary: Outstanding Young SF
Review: This is an excellent "juvenile" SF book. It's a great read for kids aged 12-80 :) It's a good adventure story, with a very interesting main character who has to wrestle with a lot of tough issues, and has interesting adventures in the process. All of Gould's books are great reads, so don't hesitate to check out _Helm_ or _Blind Waves_. Hmmmm, I get the feeling I'm forgetting another one. Get them all.
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Summary: Warning: Ignore the Kirkus Review!
Review: If you're like me (and most readers) you HATE spoilers!TheKirkus Review above is FULL of them, and it will virtually ruin thebook for many readers. So, if you haven't read it yet, DON'T! This is a highly imaginative, fun, and fast-paced novel that takes on some serious themes as the story progresses. There's a little bit of first novel awkwardness ("he wadded the paper into a ball of paper") and some dialogue I couldn't make sense out of ("You may not do it consciously but you definitely do it on purpose.") but for the most part this book is a triumph. Rated PG-13 (at least) for language, adult themes and violence, so all of the comparisons to the Heinlein juveniles are a little off the mark. Anyway, you're guaranteed to enjoy the book, and it may turn out to be one of your favorites. A+.
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