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The Chip: A 21st century superhero
Stanley’s parents Jane and James had always wanted to have a child, and knew they would not be complete without one. When Stanley was born, life seemed perfect – at least until the day when Stanley started to develop some strange habits and what some might call “super powers.” Little did Jane and James know that their son would not only change their lives, but the lives of the entire world.
Pulled out of his everyday life by tragedy and treachery, Stanley must survive in the cruel word he finds himself in – a world where he becomes the subject of lab testing and learns to survive almost entirely on his own. At the same time, however, he finds one benefit amid the horror: the implants he is given allow him control over his powers.
Melding together a flair for the dramatic and a sense of the commonplace, author George Jack brings to life a society in chaos in need of a savior. That savior is “The Chip” Stanley’s super alter-ego – someone his Uncle Jeff might compare to the Six Million Dollar Man. Aided by his uncle’s years of cybernetic research, Stanley (as The Chip) battles the villainous Dr. Powell and the beautiful, but deadly, Virus.
Set in the early 21st century, the story of The Chip reads more like a plausible biography than a work of science fiction. Of course, it is the biography of a young man with super powers and enhanced cybernetics. But no one is perfect.
Pulled out of his everyday life by tragedy and treachery, Stanley must survive in the cruel word he finds himself in – a world where he becomes the subject of lab testing and learns to survive almost entirely on his own. At the same time, however, he finds one benefit amid the horror: the implants he is given allow him control over his powers.
Melding together a flair for the dramatic and a sense of the commonplace, author George Jack brings to life a society in chaos in need of a savior. That savior is “The Chip” Stanley’s super alter-ego – someone his Uncle Jeff might compare to the Six Million Dollar Man. Aided by his uncle’s years of cybernetic research, Stanley (as The Chip) battles the villainous Dr. Powell and the beautiful, but deadly, Virus.
Set in the early 21st century, the story of The Chip reads more like a plausible biography than a work of science fiction. Of course, it is the biography of a young man with super powers and enhanced cybernetics. But no one is perfect.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 15, 2010
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July 3, 2010Plot/Story Line:
I am not a comic book reader, or care much for x-men type movies. However this book has made me want to re-think that. The author brings you to the very beginning when a baby is developing odd reactions to everyday things, then slowly growing muscles that would be seen on a much older child. From there his ability grow exponentially and as a reader it’s interesting how they affect not only him but those around him.
It was definitely refreshing to see a main character be a man in a wheelchair. And to not have that character be worthless or taken pity on. So I commend the author on taking this direction and writing it well. Many times people will disabilities are written into a book and portrayed as feeble beings that need to be saved, so to read one as a genius trying to help his brother and produce bionic machines is refreshing.
If there was any issue I had with the story it was a part where James is building a lab for his brother and claims to not know what “the internet” is. Which is fine. If the story didn’t take place in the 21st Century. Seems a little odd that even by 2001, there was someone that didn’t know about it, especially someone in a major metropolis area. This was a small, minute part of the book (one sentence in fact) however it caught my attention by how out of place it seemed.
Character Development:
All the characters in the book were written in a believable manner. Jane, the mother at first is in extreme denial over what her son is going through and then develops this “I will do what I have to until I die to help my son” attitude that any parent reading the book will relate to.
The relationship between Jeff and James is also believable and interesting to read as there is this fear, hate and love that ties them together.
Editing and Writing Style:
I enjoyed this book. That alone is a statement of the writing. As I said before I do not willingly pick up comic book or watch super-hero movies due to lack of interest. However this book has accomplishes to rise an interest in both for me. Very well written with great action and realistic emotions that led me to believe the story line wasn’t that far into our future. Although this book is pegged as a Sci-Fi book, it will appeal to all genre readers.
I am not a comic book reader, or care much for x-men type movies. However this book has made me want to re-think that. The author brings you to the very beginning when a baby is developing odd reactions to everyday things, then slowly growing muscles that would be seen on a much older child. From there his ability grow exponentially and as a reader it’s interesting how they affect not only him but those around him.
It was definitely refreshing to see a main character be a man in a wheelchair. And to not have that character be worthless or taken pity on. So I commend the author on taking this direction and writing it well. Many times people will disabilities are written into a book and portrayed as feeble beings that need to be saved, so to read one as a genius trying to help his brother and produce bionic machines is refreshing.
If there was any issue I had with the story it was a part where James is building a lab for his brother and claims to not know what “the internet” is. Which is fine. If the story didn’t take place in the 21st Century. Seems a little odd that even by 2001, there was someone that didn’t know about it, especially someone in a major metropolis area. This was a small, minute part of the book (one sentence in fact) however it caught my attention by how out of place it seemed.
Character Development:
All the characters in the book were written in a believable manner. Jane, the mother at first is in extreme denial over what her son is going through and then develops this “I will do what I have to until I die to help my son” attitude that any parent reading the book will relate to.
The relationship between Jeff and James is also believable and interesting to read as there is this fear, hate and love that ties them together.
Editing and Writing Style:
I enjoyed this book. That alone is a statement of the writing. As I said before I do not willingly pick up comic book or watch super-hero movies due to lack of interest. However this book has accomplishes to rise an interest in both for me. Very well written with great action and realistic emotions that led me to believe the story line wasn’t that far into our future. Although this book is pegged as a Sci-Fi book, it will appeal to all genre readers.
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April 28, 2010http://www.chipstory.com/
Pulled out of his everyday life by tragedy and treachery, Stanley must survive in the cruel world he finds himself in - a world where he becomes the subject of lab testing and learns to survive almost entirely on his own. At the same time,however, he finds one benefit amid the horror: the implants he is given allow him control over his powers.
Melding together a flair for the dramatic and a sense of the commonplace, author George Jack brings to life a society in chaos in need of a savior. That savior is "The Chip" Stanley's super alter-ego -someone his Uncle Jeff might compare to the Six Million Dollar man. Aided by his Uncle's years of cybernetic research, Stanley(as The Chip) battles the villainous Dr.Powell and the beautiful,but deadly, Virus.
Set in the early 21st century, the story of The Chip reads more like a plausible biography than a work of science fiction. Of course, it is the biography of a young man with supers powers and enhanced cybernetics. But no one is perfect.
Pulled out of his everyday life by tragedy and treachery, Stanley must survive in the cruel world he finds himself in - a world where he becomes the subject of lab testing and learns to survive almost entirely on his own. At the same time,however, he finds one benefit amid the horror: the implants he is given allow him control over his powers.
Melding together a flair for the dramatic and a sense of the commonplace, author George Jack brings to life a society in chaos in need of a savior. That savior is "The Chip" Stanley's super alter-ego -someone his Uncle Jeff might compare to the Six Million Dollar man. Aided by his Uncle's years of cybernetic research, Stanley(as The Chip) battles the villainous Dr.Powell and the beautiful,but deadly, Virus.
Set in the early 21st century, the story of The Chip reads more like a plausible biography than a work of science fiction. Of course, it is the biography of a young man with supers powers and enhanced cybernetics. But no one is perfect.
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