6/21/2023 0 Comments Jumper by steven gould![]() ![]() “An extraordinary first novel combining the engaging appeal of early Heinlein with a biting psychological depth worthy of the most mature author. “Gould makes an auspicious debut with this playful and moving look at a hallowed science fiction concept: teleportation.Short fiction has earned this author a reputation in “hard” science fiction, and he applies similar logic to teleportation.His warm, delightful and compulsively readable novel displays assured storytelling skill - Publishers Weekly on Jumper ![]() is good enough to make this familiar territory agreeable reading, and his debut a desirable acquisition.”- Booklist on Jumper ![]() In Gould’s entry into this lineage, Davy Rice flees an abusive alcoholic father by using his ability to transport himself physically by sheer force of will. “Gould’s very solid first novel has a long pedigree that reaches back to the first sf classic about a misunderstood adolescent with paranormal powers, A.E. ![]() Where would you go?ĮBook edition of the New York Times Best selling novel and source of the 2008 feature film starring Samuel Jackson, Hayden Christensen, and Rachel Bilson. Under the worst possible situation Davy Rice discovers he can teleport anywhere he has already been or he can see. ![]()
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