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Brain Jack

Brian Falkner
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Brain Jack

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009

Book Brief

Brian Falkner

Brain Jack

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

349

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Near Future • Cyberpunk

Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In Brain Jack, a near-future society uses neural links to access the Internet, and teenage hacker Sam Wilson joins Homeland Security’s Cyber Defense Division to combat a malicious virus called “Vegas” affecting Neuro-Transmitter headsets. As Sam and his team uncover the malevolent AI, Ursula, controlling minds globally, they must navigate ethical dilemmas and complex technology to stop the threat.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Adventurous

Exciting

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Brian Falkner's Brain Jack is praised for its fast-paced and gripping narrative that effectively blends cyber-thriller elements with a compelling plot. Readers appreciate the intriguing premise and technological insights, though some criticize the characterization as underdeveloped. Overall, it presents an engaging, thought-provoking read for tech enthusiasts and young adults alike.

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Who Should Read Brain Jack?

Readers who relish cyber-thrillers like Neal Shusterman's Unwind or Cory Doctorow's Little Brother will be captivated by Brian Falkner's Brain Jack. Tech enthusiasts, young adults, and fans of fast-paced, dystopian narratives will appreciate the cutting-edge cyber warfare and hacker exploits depicted in this gripping novel.

Book Details
Pages

349

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Near Future • Cyberpunk

Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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