Helpful Score: 6
Any one wanting to read a book that takes you on a interesting journy of discovery, Jumper is the book for you. I was hooked from the very beginning. I can't wait to read the second and third installments. It's action and adventure rolled into one great book.
Saw the dvd when it came out the beginning of June...went right out and got a copy of the book. So GOOD. However, "NO SPOILERS", but the book is VASTLY different than the movie.
As usual, books are even better...well, to me!
Just read it a 2nd time, 20+ days later, and was such fun to read again. I only reread a very rare few books. This one, for me, was worth it. Now I can share it!
As usual, books are even better...well, to me!
Just read it a 2nd time, 20+ days later, and was such fun to read again. I only reread a very rare few books. This one, for me, was worth it. Now I can share it!
Helpful Score: 5
I don't usually read this type of book (Science Fiction) but I am a true believer that someone wouldn't spend millions of dollars to make a movie if the book isn't worth it. In this case I was very right. This is a great coming of age story about an abused boy who comes to accept his gifts and himself for who he is. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who likes good story telling with something to say.
Helpful Score: 5
I thought it started with WAY too much attention to detail about the mundane aspects of the main character's day/life/actions, but there's logic behind. It makes sense later when the yound man executes his plans! Good read, easy, entertaining, escapist.
This book is a pretty easy read but drastically different than the movie....if someone has seen the movie and think this book is okay for their kids you may want to read it 1st. The book is a lot darker and may contain elements parents don't want their children to be aware of yet (Alcohol abuse, physical abuse, attempted rape) granted these things are glossed over and not described fully, however, they are still there.
