Very fast paced, this is an interesting story with implications that might actually come to fruition given the rapid advancement in biochemical research and development. I really enjoyed the film, "Limitless" which I had seen before reading the book. However, the book brings to light more personal elements than the movie and paints are more intriguing picture of the thoughts and emotions of someone affected by a smart drug like MDT-48. Well written, good characters and highly recommended. ( )

Not as compelling as the movie (retitled LIMITLESS) with Bradley Cooper, but just as disturbing. This scientific thriller starts off slow with the boring life of a mediocre man, but 150 pages later, with the same speed as MDT-48, the plot takes off and roars through the finish. An interesting look at the power of neuropharmacology and how it determines our lives. ( )

It's the age old story: something seems to good to be true and it is. Although the story is a well worn one, it's worth reading this novel. Imagine that there is a drug that makes you hyper intelligent, hyper aware and hyper efficient. And then everything goes to shit because there is always a downside. Even though the movie 'Limitless' gave the story a positive spin to appeal to a wider audience, it ironically makes it a better story because at least it's no longer a trope.

I might sound a bit down on the novel but in fact I greatly enjoyed it. The pacing is great, the characters are somewhat flat but act and react in entertaining and believable ways. The effects of the drug are described in a way that makes you go: well I know it can't exist but if it did then yeah those would be the effects and side effects.

All in all a good book to sink your teeth into. ( )

Fantastic book!!

Would recommend this to anyone :) It kept me turning the pages late into the night. I thought it was a pity that although the movie was good it just did not do it justice and I was gutted the original ending was not used.

Good original idea with hints of science mystery and adventure, really well written! ( )

Although I really enjoyed most of the book, I found the ending anticlimactic. ( )