The Analysis of The Alex Fayman’s Book "Superhighway"

With the current state of the world and its economy, everybody could relate to the struggles Alex Fine faces living in his orphanage in LA. With multiple failed adoption attempts, some even ending in mental or physical abuse, Alex gave up on being adopted and resigned himself to his orphan lifestyle forever. During one of his short-lived adoptions, however, he was introduced to the internet and its vast amount of knowledge and was able to use this as a coping mechanism for years to come. Once he left the comfort of the home that he was in after the parents’ he was with decided that he wasn’t the answer to their failing marriage, he found contentment in reading books and filling his brain with knowledge.

One day, his orphanage had announced that they would be adding a computer lab into their facility where the library used to be, once again opening the opportunity for Alex to learn about the world around him. By chance, Alex was able to discover his ability to travel through network cables to not only access information stored in files but also to travel from place to place inside of a completely different dimension. As Alex goes through his travels, he comes across the ability to help others in a style Robin Hood would be proud of, but it comes with a few serious consequences. Alex Fayman’s writing style in Superhighway is superb, with impressive language and vocabulary used that clearly shows his intention of the book being directed towards an older and more experienced audience.

The book flows so easily from one moment to the next, it was no surprise that I was able to finish it so quickly and was reluctant to ever put it down. Not only was I appreciative of how relatable the author made the story by implementing actions that the main character followed through with that many would agree with, but he also seemed to have a personal insight on the life of the adopted. There was a moment where the main character was talking to a love interest, and they were discussing the fact that her birthday wasn’t known because of her also being an orphan, which is a trauma that not many would even be aware of.

This special insight into the lives of those who are affected by adoption and orphanages is so impressive to me, it’s incredibly important for society to realize just how much this can affect those involved and allows those who may not have any idea to learn some valuable life lessons. On a similar note, you can also feel the Fayman’s passion about the state of the world’s economy, when talking about a “slimy criminal” having more money than he could spend while a “good-hearted fisherman could not afford to have a wheelchair”. This is also something I think everyone can relate to when looking at our current state of economy and the people who have the power and money.

Overall, I would rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. The only reason I wouldn’t give it the full 4 stars is because of a few grammatical and spelling errors sprinkled throughout, but otherwise I was completely captivated by the story and writing style and am ready for the sequel. Alex Fayman did an amazing job capturing my full attention throughout the entire story, hitting me where it hurts during some of the more intense moments of the story and really making me take a step back and appreciate my life. Despite the language being a little too advanced for younger readers, I think anybody could enjoy this novel by such an incredible storyteller.