Review: An entertaining page-turner about an ordinary hero
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 26, 2013
As a work of sci/fi fantasy that will appeal to both young readers and adults looking for a quick and enjoyable read, Brent Meske's novel Super Nobody hits its stride on all cylinders. I kept thinking of series like Harry Potter when I flipped through Meske's Super Nobody: similar target audience, similar type of likable protagonist, and similar crossover from kid to adult readers.When I sat down to write this review, I had to pause, because this is not the usual type of book I read and review. Usually I read literary fiction . . . and for sure, this book is not intended as such. It is, however, well-written, with charming characterizations and a nicely-structured plot. Speaking of the plot, Super Nobody follows a traditional three act format, as the lead character Michael battles other super-antagonists in a town filled with "Actives," or people who possess some sort of superpower. It reminded me of the TV show Heroes, actually. Given the fast-paced plotting and well-formed characters, I'm comfortable  giving Super Nobody five stars, as judged by the category in which it belongs.My favorite character in Super Nobody is the supporting character, Charlotte, who is a music aficionado. She changes her style on an almost weekly basis . . . one week, she may look like an 80's hair band rocker; another week, like a member of the band Weezer. She provides both comic relief and a romantic interest for the cute main character, Michael.And Michael? He's an ordinary kid who ends up doing some extraordinary things.E.L. FarrisNote: I received a free review copy in exchange for an honest review.