Brain Jack
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009
349
Novel • Fiction
Near Future • Cyberpunk
2009
YA
12-18 years
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
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.
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.
349
Novel • Fiction
Near Future • Cyberpunk
2009
YA
12-18 years
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