Jonathan Trott reviewed Jumper by Steven Gould
Nothing jumps out from the ordinary, but it's a start for a great series
5 stars
Standard sort of coming of age story, but with teleporting!
Paperback, 352 pages
English language
Published Feb. 18, 2002 by Starscape, Tom Doherty Associates.
The sudden discovery of his teleportation ability rescues teenager David Rice from his abusive father. It also signals the beginning of a new life for the troubled young man. Gould's first novel features a hero who is not particularly wise and whose ethics are sometimes questionable, but whose yearnings and psychological turmoil ring true. A dollop of suspense and a dash of romance make this fast-paced sf adventure a good purchase for large libraries.
The sudden discovery of his teleportation ability rescues teenager David Rice from his abusive father. It also signals the beginning of a new life for the troubled young man. Gould's first novel features a hero who is not particularly wise and whose ethics are sometimes questionable, but whose yearnings and psychological turmoil ring true. A dollop of suspense and a dash of romance make this fast-paced sf adventure a good purchase for large libraries.
Standard sort of coming of age story, but with teleporting!