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emilyb_chicago's review against another edition
5.0
This was one if those can't-put-it-down books that you can't wait to find out what happens next and then when it is over you wish you could do it all again. The writing was fun and while the distopian future (immersive virtual reality) is very similar to other stories I have read, the characters and story were so strong it felt new. There were a ton of fun 80s references (that I got and I'm sure a bunch that I missed) which made me want to have an 80s movie marathon.
I definitely recommend this one.
I definitely recommend this one.
beanrash's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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? N/A
4.0
peachybee53's review against another edition
3.0
This book honestly surprised me. I'm typically not into techy-scifi dystopian content, but I was recommended this read so was determined to finish it, and I got hooked.
It started very slowly and I had trouble getting through sections of tech-jargon and pop-culture ramblings, but as the story grew into a more "underdog lower-middle class rebels take on mass, corrupt corporation" I grew more and more intrigued. I couldn't put it down for much of the second half, it was so fast-paced and high-stakes.
I'm glad I read it, but also am unlikely to reread it.
It started very slowly and I had trouble getting through sections of tech-jargon and pop-culture ramblings, but as the story grew into a more "underdog lower-middle class rebels take on mass, corrupt corporation" I grew more and more intrigued. I couldn't put it down for much of the second half, it was so fast-paced and high-stakes.
I'm glad I read it, but also am unlikely to reread it.
jcr555's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
hhh_111's review against another edition
5.0
YES! I love the movie and I love this book. The book seems a bit darker with Wade being more dependent on himself, but I find it more realistic. The team work aspect seemed a bit too pushed in the movies. Art3mis is just annoying to me. I love that the book and movie had different challenges.
laurajaylive's review against another edition
5.0
I have had so many people tell me I needed to read this book, and I'm so glad I finally did! I loved the concept, characters, and overall utopian world built in a gaming system. The characters having a human body and a gaming avatar was very entertaining, especially as we closed in towards the end of the book...but I won't give any spoilers. I am eager to dive into the next book in the series!