J – Jumper

Jumper: Griffin's StoryLoved: So, I got this book because a family friend did special effects for the movie version. It was a little reminiscent of an edgier, moody version of Ender’s Game, without that level of brilliance. The jumping between cities was fun. It’s also the only official “J” on my shelf!

Learned: I remember feeling intrigued throughout, even though I wasn’t overly impressed with the writing. It’s a good example of the plot being unique enough to carry a rather mediocre story.


15 comments:

  1. I haven't read this, but did see the movie which I thought was decent. Maybe I'll give the book a try. :)

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  2. Nicole,

    Thanks for the review - and for stopping by - I appreciate the comments :)

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  3. I watched the movie and then read the book - and the book is most definitely better! It's a shame that the second book, Reflex, can't be made into a movie - because the changes for the first movie (multiple jumpers) mean that the whole premise of Reflex is ruined. Oh, and I liked Jumper:Griffin's Story, too!

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  4. Great to hear from Amy above that the book is better than the movie, and the second one, too. The premise intrigued me with the movie, but didn't satisfy me - I may have to try the books!

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  5. I liked the movie and always thought they'd make a sequel. I guess not. Hmmmmm??

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    1. Or it's just taking a reeeeaaally long time. :)

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  6. I'm in trouble; haven't seen that movie or read that book yet. I'm slow, I know, but I'll get there. :)

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    1. As long as you don't start going backward. :)

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  7. Fascinating. I think I will read Enders Game first though. Isn't it ridiculous that I haven't read it yet? Don't answer. I know it is! :)

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    1. Definitely read Ender's Game first. That one is a classic for sure!

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  8. I've only seen parts of the movie, so I guess I should just start with Ender's Game. I've heard many great things about, just never checked it out. Thanks for the reminder! :)

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  9. I saw the movie with my husband on Valentine's day when it was out, it is a good movie. I bought the book a while ago to see how the writer described the amazing action and "jumping," but I havn't been able to get into the book as much as the movie. Ender's Game, is a book I'd reccomend to anyone! :)

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  10. I saw the movie and thought the premise was interesting. Now that I know it was based on a book, I'll have to check that out...

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