"Jump" is a dramatic and riveting story told by Mike Lupica. In this seductively powerful thriller, a beautiful young woman accuses Ellis Adair, the best basketball player in the NBA, of rape. Though he claims innocence, the modern day media still bashes and antagonizes him for being involved in such a predicament. Read for yourself to find out the truth.The purpose of this novel is not only to entertain, but also to paint the image of the dark side of professional sports today. Though this story is fictional, there have been many cases similar to it that take place in real life. Rape is a sensitive social issue in today's world and this book addresses how it is can be dealt with on a national scale.The theme of this novel is to stand up for what is true. When Adair is accused, he refuses to merely give in to the false allegations. He knows that he did not commit the crime. He trusts the justice system, ignores all of the negative media, and stands by his story of truth.The style of writing in which Lupica chose to tell the story was narratively with a third person point of view. This style is effective for the most part. The exposition seems to drag on and interest might be lost if the plot does not intrigue.In my opinion, this was a very suspenseful novel that could be gripping at times and lulling at others. I love that it was about such a real topic. The fact that it blended with my favorite sport made it more enjoyable for me. If you find the dark side of the NBA (drugs, sex, violence) intriguing, then this is the book for you.
