Impulse

IMPULSE by Steven Gould The third book in the Jumper series follows Cent, the teenage daughter of teleporters Davy and Millie Rice, who live in isolation in a remote Canadian lodge. The family maintains strict security protocols to avoid detection by government agencies and hostile organizations seeking to exploit their abilities. Cent discovers she shares her parents' teleportation abilities when a snowboarding incident triggers her first jump. The family relocates to give her a chance at a normal teenage life, but their attempt at stability is disrupted when they uncover a dangerous criminal operation. The story combines elements of coming-of-age, science fiction, and thriller as Cent learns to harness and expand her teleportation powers in unique ways. Her ability to manipulate momentum during jumps adds a new dimension to the established rules of teleportation in the series. Through themes of family loyalty and personal identity, the novel explores how extraordinary abilities affect relationships and the balance between safety and independence.

Readers consistently rate Impulse as entertaining but not as strong as Jumper, the first book in the series. The faster pace and action sequences keep readers engaged, though some note the plot feels more scattered than its predecessor. Readers appreciated: - Character development of Cent, the teenage protagonist - Creative applications of teleportation abilities - Blend of sci-fi concepts with coming-of-age elements - Father-daughter relationship dynamics Common criticisms: - Too much focus on skiing/snowboarding sequences - Less emotional depth than Jumper - Some dialogue feels unnatural for teenage characters - Plot meanders in middle sections Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (6,800+ ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (380+ ratings) LibraryThing: 3.8/5 (200+ ratings) Multiple readers noted they completed the book in one or two sittings despite its flaws. One frequent comment was that it works better as a YA novel than adult sci-fi.

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🌟 The "Jumper" series that includes "Impulse" inspired the 2008 film "Jumper" starring Hayden Christensen and Samuel L. Jackson 🌟 While writing the "Jumper" series, Steven Gould extensively researched quantum physics and teleportation theories to give scientific credibility to his supernatural concepts 🌟 The remote Canadian setting described in the book was inspired by Gould's personal experiences during his travels through the Canadian wilderness 🌟 Steven Gould wrote "Impulse" and the entire "Jumper" series without an outline, allowing the characters to organically guide the story's direction 🌟 The protagonist Cent's teleportation abilities are uniquely different from her parents', representing the first time in the series that teleportation powers evolve and change