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Reflex | [Steven Gould]
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Reflex

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  • by Steven Gould
  • Narrated by Macleod Andrews
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  • LENGTH
    12 hrs and 43 mins
  • RELEASE DATE
    07-05-11
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Publisher's Summary

Davy has always been alone. He believes that he's the only person in the world who can teleport. But what if he isn't?

A mysterious group of people has taken Davy captive. They don't want to hire him, and they don't have any hope of appealing to him to help them. What they want is to own him. They want to use his abilities for their own purposes, whether Davy agrees to it or not. And so they set about brainwashing him and conditioning him. They have even found a way to keep a teleport captive.

But there's one thing that they don't know. No one knows it, not even Davy. And it might save his life....

©2004 Steven Gould (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

What the Critics Say

"Though Gould continues to exuberantly press the boundaries of scientific credibility, his gift for placing ordinary people in extraordinary situations against a backdrop of international concerns makes this fast-paced adventure sizzle." (Publishers Weekly)

"This is a fun, fast-paced novel that - like Gould's other books - also has a social conscience that gives it more depth than such a story might have in lesser hands." (Charles de Lint, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction)

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    Salvador Washington, DC, United States 09-12-12
    Salvador Washington, DC, United States 09-12-12 Member Since 2011
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    "The proper feeding and caring of your jumper!"
    What made the experience of listening to Reflex the most enjoyable?

    It is a well written book. The plot is well thought out.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Reflex?

    The capture of the jumper and the exploration of the jumping phenomena.


    What about Macleod Andrews’s performance did you like?

    A solid voice and very enjoyable.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    No


    Any additional comments?

    I hope Mr Gould writes more in the theory.

    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    Michael United States 09-10-12
    Michael United States 09-10-12 Member Since 2012

    I love a good story, regardless of the genre. Anything from 'Pride and Prejudice' to 'The Shining'.

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    "A great read and a great sequel"
    What did you love best about Reflex?

    The characters were real. The good guys had moral dilemmas but the bad guys were really bad.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    I tired but I listen while I drive so I had to break up the listening time.


    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    AP pa 09-04-12
    AP pa 09-04-12 Member Since 2011

    anita

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    "Enjoyed this story"

    Reflex was very enjoyable. The story line was interesting, the narrator was easy to listen to. It was my first Steven Gould novel.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Mauricio United States 09-03-12
    Mauricio United States 09-03-12 Member Since 2012
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    "Plenty entertaining, and interesting idea."
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    I'd recommend it to anyone of my friends who enjoys smooth story telling with a fandom for modern science fiction


    Would you recommend Reflex to your friends? Why or why not?

    It's a great read for anyone who is a fan of modern science fiction and psychological references, so I would absolutely suggest it to at least a few of my friends who are fans of the genre.


    What about Macleod Andrews’s performance did you like?

    Very smooth story telling with some very emotionally effective speaking. He also did a very good job at defining each different character with his speech which is always very good.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    "A jump into action and adventure."


    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    K Cornwinkle San Francisco, CA USA 02-21-12
    K Cornwinkle San Francisco, CA USA 02-21-12 Member Since 2008

    Say something about yourself!

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    "Absolutely worthy as a sequel"

    I wish that there had been more subterfuge; the idea of working with the NSA, established in Jumper, more or less makes the fun anonymous jumping hijinks disappear.
    I couldn't decide what to make of the very deep conspiracy the book unravels (and doesn't); i.e., I don't think it was Trilateral Commission or New World Order stuff...Davy's politics don't seem to align with that but what was it?

    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    Doreen Cool, ca, United States 02-16-13
    Doreen Cool, ca, United States 02-16-13 Member Since 2011
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    "Another winner!"
    What made the experience of listening to Reflex the most enjoyable?

    The narration makes or breaks an audiobook. The narrator for this book brought the charactors to life and made the story pop.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Davy's girlfriend was my favorite charactor. It was fun learning along with her what she could do and how.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Yes. I travel a lot for work each day and the time went by so fast due to this engaging story.


    Any additional comments?

    I am truly enjoying the Jumper series. The stories are interesting and the characters smart. I can't wait for the next one!

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Aaron Wickliffe, OH, United States 09-25-12
    Aaron Wickliffe, OH, United States 09-25-12 Member Since 2008

    I'm an eater of Words.

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    "ARE WE SERIOUS HERE? WHERE AM I?"

    What in the world is this? I swear I'm only finishing this book because if has to get better. I refuse to believe I wasted my credits on this? How can you make a bad story where the main character can teleport? We'll lets see. 1. Remove his ability to use his powers. 2. Try and make the reader care about the character. 3. Add a weird homeless woman that stutters and has a weird name. 4. Give someone else the same powers as the main character (for no reason). 5. Do nothing with the story. 6. I had to look up the author because I couldn't believe this got published. 7. The joke is on me.

    5 of 9 people found this review helpful
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    Dailey Alameda, CA, United States 11-13-12
    Dailey Alameda, CA, United States 11-13-12 Member Since 2011

    YA writer and book lover!

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    "Boring"

    I got this book on sale and I'm glad I did. I watched the movie Jumper (never read the book) and I loved it. However as the sequel to Jumper it was boring. To me there wasn't enough action and it seemed as though Davey was tortured throughout the whole book while Millie was distraught and searching for him. To me there needed to be more meat to the plot. A few good things to say: I liked the character and story development. But overall the sequel fell short.

    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    Ken Euless, TX, United States 11-02-12
    Ken Euless, TX, United States 11-02-12 Member Since 2011
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    "The Ending Wasn't Worth What it Took to Get There"

    There were some fascinating concepts here, and interesting characters. But everything moved so slowly that when the finale came it was a bit of a shock, because it felt like there was no build-up.

    The narration was good. No complaints. I think my only issue was the pacing.

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Douglas Grand Junction, CO, United States 09-22-12
    Douglas Grand Junction, CO, United States 09-22-12 Member Since 2012
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    "Save your $$ -- not worth the coin."

    Bogs down almost immediately when the story devolves to one of the protagonists confined to a single room -- intriguing, not really. Author doesn't have the chops to pull it off.

    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
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