Major Themes
The novel is aimed primarily at a teenage demographic. It bears some resemblance to Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game or Harry Potter, with each of these novels featuring harrowing situations thrust upon young protagonists in a school-like environment.
The book was originally released for free online, in eight parts, before being published in hard-cover format. It was followed by a paperback edition in 2005 to appeal more to a younger market. The first part of the story can be read here.
Hover Car Racer is written in a similar vein to an action movie script, employing similar clichés and stereotypes. According to Reilly himself, the book is best read in installments, the manner in which it was released online.
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