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Играч първи, приготви се by Ernest Cline, Ърнест Клайн, Катя Перчинкова
14 reviews
bardic_llama's review against another edition
challenging
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
While I did find the specificity of Cline's references annoying at times, that specificity was needed as they would of otherwise gone over my head. I hadn't seen that great of reviews about this book on booktube and was curious enough to read; can say it wasn't as bad as they say then again I've chalked it up to having too high of expectations or the hype that had came along w/ the movie release. Don't know if I'll read the sequel though.
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Minor: Addiction and Child abuse
nickiethebookwyrm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Holy. Shit.
Second read: I still really love this book. There's a lot of explanation and a few cringe-worthy moments, but I love the nostalgia I feel in reading this novel. I love how happy it makes me. And it's one that I feel I could read a dozen times more and still enjoy every time.
Second read: I still really love this book. There's a lot of explanation and a few cringe-worthy moments, but I love the nostalgia I feel in reading this novel. I love how happy it makes me. And it's one that I feel I could read a dozen times more and still enjoy every time.
Moderate: Violence and Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Death, and Forced institutionalization
booksnbeesofbea's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
ravensandlace's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
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I wish I hadn’t watched the movie of this book first. Normally, I read the book first and then watch the movie. I didn’t mean to. My boyfriend was looking for a movie to watch and we decided on this one. I really enjoyed the movie but after reading the book, I realized how different they are from each other. Watching the movie first might have hindered my enjoyment of the book. I might have rated this book higher if I had read it first and then watched the movie.
With this book, you have to be a bit of a geek with technology and the eighties in order to have even the vaguest understanding of what all the references mean. And I mean, there are so many references. I’m a bit of a geek myself but even the references were lost on me. It got to be a bit much at times. Sure, Wade explained most of the references but it was just...a lot. It was like Cline was trying to prove just how much he knew about the eighties and wanted to talk about how much he loved it.
One of my favorite things about this book was the OASIS and concept of it. James Halliday, the founder, made sure it was available to everybody for free. He put libraries and educational things on there so everybody could learn anything they wanted too. I loved that and it shows that technology can be an awesome tool. Because the Lord knows I am tired of people complaining about how technology is ruining the lives of the youth. It’s a topic that makes me so annoyed. Maybe one day, I’ll post something about it.
Overall, while I enjoyed the book, it had some flaws. Like the absolute crazy amount of geek and eighties references. The ending was also kind of abrupt but I wasn’t too bothered by it. I recommend reading the book first and then watching the movie. Because they are very different things.
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, and Grief
Minor: Terminal illness
There is the use of the word "fag" in the book. Happens quite a bit and isn't challenged.
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