what a surprise - Rated 
I grabbed this after my partner had finished it because I didn't have anything else to read. I wouldn't have chosen it for myself in a million years but I may have to read more of his books after this. I really enjoyed it, it gripped me from start to finish and I read it in no time at all. The main character Davey is lovely and I really warmed to him. It's such a novel idea and although Sci Fi I found the 'jumping' surprisingly believable, which is a shock to me!! It was fun and easy to read and not just for the big boys(who still think they're teenagers), I think some big girls will like it too.
A good, readable story, much better than the film. - Rated 
This is a well-written story that is easy to read, and gives much more insight into the character of David. Told from a first-person narrative, the story is very personal, and we can understand the reasons behind some of David's actions. It also raises questions as to whether his actions are justified. Gould potrays the thoughts and emotions of the main chracter realistically - I can identify with David's nerves before parties, and using teleportation to take revenge. However, I do think some of the dialogue between David and Millie is a bit clunky, although she is more rounded (and likeable) than in the film.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who has seen the film, regardless of whether they liked it (which I do) or not, as it's more detailed and the plot is different.
This makes me wish I could be a Jumper too - it looks like fun!
very good, a very quick read - Rated
This is an extremely good book, but absolutely nothing like the film. I enjoyed the film then went home and bought the book, the book is far better. I would recommend this book highly, but beware, its over quickly.
An excellent book, but a word of warning... - Rated
This is an excellent book. I bought it because I saw the trailer for the movie and thought: "what a good idea, but I bet they've overdone the special effects at the expense of the story". So I thought I'd read the book first. I didn't realise that this book is not the story of the movie, but I enjoyed this so much that I probably will read 'Jumper: Griffin's Story' as well. I still haven't seen the movie and don't think I'll bother. The beauty of this story is not the imagery of moving instantly from place to place, but the moral dilemas the main character, Davy Rice, faces as a result of his ability. Is it acceptable to rob a bank so long as no one gets hurt? To convince someone they're going insane because they treated you badly in the past? To dispense justice to terrorists just because you can? There are many, many interesting questions and issues raised in this book.
But my word of warning is this: the movie is 12A and this book was (at one point, if not now) listed in a 'Young Adult' category. I would say this book really isn't appropriate for younger readers. There are some very dark themes: physical and mental child abuse, alcoholism, domestic violence, terrorist violence and homelessness to name a few. Admittedly there's no graphic sex or much in the way of swearing, but I would still strongly suggest that any parent thinking of buying this book for their child after seeing the film read it first, because it may not be suitable.
I wish I was a Jumper - Rated
I like to have a rule with regards to books that have been made into films: read the book first. This is largely down to the fact that almost always the book is significantly superior to the film, which is certainly the case with Jumper. In fact there are so many differences between the novel and the film that they bare only the slightest resemblance to each other. I hope that this has convinced you to try and read the book.
The novel is based around the life of Davy Rice, a teenager who discovers that he has the ability to teleport or `jump' instantaneously from place to place. This serves as the catalyst to run away from his abusive drunken father and to begin a life of his own, a life that he soon realises is not bound by the limitations that other people might experience.
The novel, though obviously supernatural in its foundations, is very much about growing up. At the beginning of the novel Davy is a shy and nervous adolescent who lives in constant fear of his overbearing father, the novel shows his journey into becoming a mature and responsible adult. What I liked about the story is that it shows very honestly what most people would do with the ability to come and go as they please, anywhere in the world, the novel shows very easily the freedom that he so effortlessly possesses.
This book contains a heart that the film sadly did not possess; the film seemed to paint Davy as a very self-obsessed loner, whereas the book shows his real motivations and that he is in fact an intelligent and emotional young man. As one reviewer has commented this book is listed somewhere as "young adult fiction", which I think can only be down to the fact that the subject matter does involve a good deal of wish fulfillment. A superb piece of writing to be sure, my one and only reason for not giving the book the coveted five star rating is the fact that I thought the ending was a tiny bit abrupt. Otherwise a wonderful piece of science-fiction.
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