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A review by paulmichaelpeters
Armada by Ernest Cline
3.0
If you enjoyed Ready Player One you will enjoy Armada. It is a similar buffet of culture and nerd speak. I would advise that you give yourself time between the two books as there are repetitions between the two in what is said and talked about.
For me, Ready Player One did a better job of building a world, raising the stakes for the protagonist, and pulling the reader into the action. If this is the first in a series, there is excellent ground work laid for lineage and long term goals of these characters, I may like this book more knowing if it is the first in a series.
What is it with mix tapes? In my recent release The Symmetry of Snowflakes the main character uses them as a plot devices that helps tie together feelings and moments. Something similar is done here. I think it says something about a certain age and connection to culture to use them and I am not sure what it is about a good mix tape that says so much. The list of the mix tape is included in the end just like Guardians of the Galaxy and I would assume its announced sequel Vol II.
For me, Ready Player One did a better job of building a world, raising the stakes for the protagonist, and pulling the reader into the action. If this is the first in a series, there is excellent ground work laid for lineage and long term goals of these characters, I may like this book more knowing if it is the first in a series.
What is it with mix tapes? In my recent release The Symmetry of Snowflakes the main character uses them as a plot devices that helps tie together feelings and moments. Something similar is done here. I think it says something about a certain age and connection to culture to use them and I am not sure what it is about a good mix tape that says so much. The list of the mix tape is included in the end just like Guardians of the Galaxy and I would assume its announced sequel Vol II.