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marimbagirl22's review against another edition
4.0
this was a great book and a good intro into the world of geekery. looking forward to diving into this genre more.
a_chickletz's review against another edition
3.0
I have a love and hate relationship with this book. I loved the gaming 'world' the author created, the OASIS. I loved the story itself.
What I didn't like? The one dimensional characters that we had to follow through it all. Aech, Art3mis, Parzival, and Shoto were so hardly developed as people. Not to mention, Wade/Parzival was an annoying little shit with his constant 'I know everything about everything, let me prove to you I know everything about War Games, Monty Python, etc'. It got annoying fast (even though they were supposed to be like that).
Oh, I did like the IOI/Sixers. They were the perfect foil foil, but they too were a bit under developed (but not as bad as the main and supporting characters).
I don't regret reading it, was a fun book.
What I didn't like? The one dimensional characters that we had to follow through it all. Aech, Art3mis, Parzival, and Shoto were so hardly developed as people. Not to mention, Wade/Parzival was an annoying little shit with his constant 'I know everything about everything, let me prove to you I know everything about War Games, Monty Python, etc'. It got annoying fast (even though they were supposed to be like that).
Oh, I did like the IOI/Sixers. They were the perfect foil foil, but they too were a bit under developed (but not as bad as the main and supporting characters).
I don't regret reading it, was a fun book.
biodegradable99's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I liked the last 70 pages.
I thought there was more potential for world building and the character development for the main characters wasn’t very strong.
I thought there was more potential for world building and the character development for the main characters wasn’t very strong.
seananthony96's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
A good, fun read. Struggled more than I should because I HATE the main character. Despise him.
The other cast is brilliant!
The other cast is brilliant!
nadezna's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars actually
I will definitely recommend this to all the gamers and 80's enthusiasts. I can't wait for the movie!
I will definitely recommend this to all the gamers and 80's enthusiasts. I can't wait for the movie!
readingwithadi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
meagan_young's review against another edition
5.0
I feel like Wil Wheaton should win a Grammy for this audiobook. Such a great job, he made it come alive!
Also, this book should be one that gets taught in schools in the future
Also, this book should be one that gets taught in schools in the future
legolas123's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
chipsreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0