Review by LV2R -- Superhighway by Alex Fayman

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Re: Review by LV2R -- Superhighway by Alex Fayman

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The book sounds interesting. It would definitely be cool to travel anywhere at the blink fo an eye. I also like how although Alex uses his abilities for goods, he has his flaws as well making him.more relatable. Thanks for the review.
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You can read this and noted points.
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The idea that a person can travel through the internet is such a creative and unique concept! This book sounds like it filled with action and suspense! Congrats on the book of the day! Great review!
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I liked this book a lot. Alex was a lot reckless and careless as would any teen on discovering a new superpower.
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The idea of travelling through the internet sounds really creative and I look forward to seeing the places he visits. Congrats on BOTD.
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Alex travels through the fiber optics of the internet and learns how to steal from the bank accounts of criminals. This is certainly a plot I haven't encountered aside from this book. I feel the technical and sci-fi aspects aren't really my cup of tea. Great review.
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It's always funny when people say they don't like how Alex makes stupid decisions, because it's those decisions that drive the conflict in the book. Frankly, I would have liked to see more of his capers and a little less of the the travel log.
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This is a wonderful story. The review is enthralling as well. The confidence that Alex has is quite amazing but it seems the money that he was gaining access too also played a role in his woes. I don't know if stealing from criminals so as to put the money in good causes is acceptable anywhere in the world but this story is nice and thought-provoking. Would love to read it.
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The main character is so fascinating. I am curious where the plot is going and I think this book is different from other sci-fi. Thanks for this review.
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In the age of virtual and augmented reality, AI, supercomputers and Big Data, the story of 18-year-old IT genius Alex in the Superhighway by Alex Fayman, resonates and reflects the reality as well as the future of the world. How does it mean to be a human being with a purpose in this new, limitless, wonderful, multi-dimensional and dangerous world? The young Alex hacks, scavenges for, steals and manipulates precious data to raise money for philanthropy. Still, will the world be a better place with all that hacking? LV2R gives a short but sweet review of the Superhighway, conveying her interest and enjoyment in the capability that Alex develops to travel through the Internet. The moral conflict comes into play when Alex starts hacking and stealing from criminals' bank accounts to give to charity, ala Robinhood. But Alex starts living up the luxurious life too, and the lines between mission and self-interest will eventually blur. This is an exciting, gripping tale with classical questions on the use of power and the choices humans must make between right and wrong.
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I like how you showed disapproval of Alex's character, meaning the author's job in writing him is exceptional. Also, Alex's character is someone who is being a teenager. I mean, he acts how real people should act and that is also a good aspect. It is indeed creative to have this as a plot. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your review!
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Marvelous review for a creatively written book, filled with mystery and suspense. Alex was able to find out a portal through internet where he could travel to various places very fast. He used the portal to also steal money from criminal accounts. The superhighway was an advantage for him, but his involvement in drugs, women and extravagant way of live is his negative part.
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Post by Felix Temix »

For me personally, if I say this book is good its an understatement, its simply unique and amazing with good use of language and clarity. The story line makes me feel I'm watching a 24th century magic movie series.
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From the sample I read I got the sense that Alex was somewhat of a modern day Robin Hood in a sense taking from the rich and giving to the poor. In today's world it is commonplace for many plots to have drugs, alcohol and sex as a backdrop so I don't think it takes much away from the plot itself. The book is meant for more mature audience than children I would say more in the YA genre. Even so, with my theoretical disagreements with the review I believe it was a good one. The idea premise is an intriguing one, being able to jip off to wherever just by grabbing onto a cable, the opportunities are endless as Alex attempted to show us.
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This sounds like a novel plot and a fascinating narrative.
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