Review by Gikonyo Caroline -- Superhighway by Alex Fayman

[Gikonyo Caroline]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Superhighway" by Alex Fayman.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Ever heard of electroportation? Can our bodies be a great conduit of electricity enabling us to travel through internet networks? Could this become the latest and fastest form of transport? Welcome to the Superhighway world where the line between fiction and reality becomes increasingly blurred. Not only will your imagination be stretched but also your vocabulary. Alex Fayman takes your imagination to a whole new level as he depicts himself with the capacity to travel through the fiber optic network cables to spy on classified government information and sweep clean filthy rich criminals’ bank accounts.

Have you picked a book that pricks your moral conscience and yet you consider yourself a person of good moral standing? This is one of the experiences I had when reading this book. Think about this statement, “it was clear that giving money to the poor justifies taking it from a vicious thug, clearing me defacto of any wrong doing.” Do you agree with Alex that it is not a crime to steal from drug barons, mobsters and terrorists then use the funds to feed and educate the poor, pay their medical bills, as well as give shelter to the homeless?

Superhighway, the first series in the Superhighway trilogy is a forty six-chapter book that delicately intertwines science fiction, fantasy, adventure and romance genres. It is authored by Alex Fayman. The author, who holds a PhD in the field of finance enjoys lecturing and publishing research work at the university. This is a book about Alex Fine’s instantaneous capacity to globe trot through the cyber optic waves to access classified information and bank accounts belonging to criminals. Alex is a teen growing up in an orphanage after three failed adoptions. Unlike most teens, Alex believes education is his ticket to freedom so he buries himself in books on technology, optics and data transmissions as he visualizes and daydreams about electronic passages and gateways. He uses his love for reading and his superhero capabilities as a way to escape his lacklustre life. Alex Fine is also a mutant, a product of government conspiracy whose life is in danger.

I loved that Alex Fayman brings a creative and refreshing style to the science fiction genre as he explores quite a number of themes that you would generally find in other types of books. For instance Alex grew up in an orphanage not knowing his parents. As the story progresses Alex desperately longs to find out who his father is. Alex ‘s love life depicts the emotional roller coaster that is typical among teens as the relationship with Eva and his guilty conscience for cheating on her are explored. I was drawn to Alex’s heart of gold as his generosity makes him loveable. I was envious of Alex’s new found lifestyle which affords him the best that money can buy in terms of cars, clothes, hotel stays and getaways. I was treated to out of this world scenic views and sumptuous meals that left me salivating.

There are a few errors in this book. For instance the word storey has been misspelt a number of times as story. In some cases articles are either omitted or misused. For example in this sentence “fought urge speak to about manna”. The errors do not however distract from the flow of plot and understanding of the book’s content
I would recommend this book to all science fiction fans looking for a unique twist as an addition to their preferred genre. However, this book would be enjoyable even to persons who would not ordinarily prefer science fiction.

This book easily earns 4 out of 4 stars because it has stretched my imagination, provoked my thinking and expanded my vocabulary. Indeed a human being’s potential is limitless and imagination is a preview of life’s coming attractions.

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[thaservices1]

I love the way you wove the overview into and through your reviewing opinions. This was a very nicely written review. Thank you.

[Gikonyo Caroline]

I love the way you wove the overview into and through your reviewing opinions. This was a very nicely written review. Thank you.

thank you thaservices1 for your feedback. am humbled