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gregharn1's review against another edition
3.0
Would've liked to give 3.5 stars. Good, but not great. The ending was really good though!
venysnizel's review against another edition
3.0
I’m a little torn on this and would probably give it 3.5 stars. I hate what they did with Wade’s character but it does make sense as it happens to a lot of good people who come into power. The premise was interesting enough, but nothing shocking to me. There just seemed to be some plot holes and things that were left unknown that left me not feeling completely satisfied. That didn’t keep me from a shedding a tear towards the end, though. The parts that were nostalgic for me were great, as always, but when they focus chapter after chapter on a piece of pop culture that you don’t particularly like, it can make it relatively grueling to get through which was the case with a certain section for me. I can see them making it into a fun movie, though, so I am excited for the sequel to come out.
jhighburger's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
neilkavanagh's review against another edition
1.0
An impressively insane book entirely concerned with references in an entirely mindnumbing way that culminates in a statement that AI existence is ultimately superior. The one star is for the enjoyment of telling my friends how mental the journey was.
fairycakes666's review against another edition
3.0
Saw this in the library and borrowed it. I enjoyed the read but some parts where a bit too drawn out in my opinion, and others were glossed over a bit too quickly. It was fun, though!
nerdisauruswrex's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
marjosmom's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
shermanberry's review against another edition
3.0
I really, really, really wanted to give this 5 stars as I did for Ready Player One. I was equal parts nervous and excited to read a sequel.
As a self-confessed nerd and kid who grew up in the 80s there is a lot in here to push my buttons and scratch my nostalgia itch.
Whilst the premise of the ONI headset was cool and the quest was good, I didn’t ever get totally absorbed like I did with the original.
If you liked the original you will like this but tone down your expectations. It’s not as good.
Whilst I can’t blame the author for writing a sequel, part of me wishes he had left Ready Player One as a stand alone.
As a self-confessed nerd and kid who grew up in the 80s there is a lot in here to push my buttons and scratch my nostalgia itch.
Whilst the premise of the ONI headset was cool and the quest was good, I didn’t ever get totally absorbed like I did with the original.
If you liked the original you will like this but tone down your expectations. It’s not as good.
Whilst I can’t blame the author for writing a sequel, part of me wishes he had left Ready Player One as a stand alone.
cstark13's review against another edition
3.0
I’ll still never understand how they FELL IN LOVE IN LIKE A WEEK?! Make me understand. I get the whole attraction during life or death situation but Wade and Samantha don’t seem good for each other.
The adventure was still enjoyable when you get past the angst. I did have to skim read when they got to the LOTR stuff. I’m not a fan.
I guess earth is still doomed. The digital clones are going into space with a bunch of embryos...Were they already fertilized? I forget. I guess that’s the clones’ and aliens’ problem now.
While I enjoyed the ride, I don't think it was anywhere near as good as the first one. I'm gonna have to mentally separate this in my mind from RPO if I ever read it again.
The adventure was still enjoyable when you get past the angst. I did have to skim read when they got to the LOTR stuff. I’m not a fan.
I guess earth is still doomed. The digital clones are going into space with a bunch of embryos...Were they already fertilized? I forget. I guess that’s the clones’ and aliens’ problem now.
While I enjoyed the ride, I don't think it was anywhere near as good as the first one. I'm gonna have to mentally separate this in my mind from RPO if I ever read it again.