Stuck in the Game by Christopher Keene
A Thrilling Read for Gamers and Non-Gamers Alike!
Having never played a video game or RPG before, I was surprised how much I enjoyed the world of spells and tiers in this story about an immersive video game called The Dream Engine. Noah Newbolt, a 17 year old teenager, is almost killed in a terrible car accident and is kept alive by hooking his brain up to the game while he heals. The problem: he must keep from getting killed or his body in the real world might lapse into a coma. His girlfriend, Sue, who was in the car accident as well, is struggling for survival and Noah believes she is trapped in the game at a higher level. He must advance through the game to try and save her, risking his own 'life' in the game. The different trials and dungeons are varied and well depicted. The various ways Noah solves problems are ingenious and the battles are exciting. He has a cast of friends who are entertaining. Unfortunately for a non-player, I found it a little disruptive when Noah has to pull down a Key Triggers menu to call up a strategy to avoid being killed in the midst of a life-threatening battle. Each time this happens, I feel pulled out of the story. Nevertheless, I found his concept interesting, the characters endearing, and the story well-written. Fun for any reader!
Having never played a video game or RPG before, I was surprised how much I enjoyed the world of spells and tiers in this story about an immersive video game called The Dream Engine. Noah Newbolt, a 17 year old teenager, is almost killed in a terrible car accident and is kept alive by hooking his brain up to the game while he heals. The problem: he must keep from getting killed or his body in the real world might lapse into a coma. His girlfriend, Sue, who was in the car accident as well, is struggling for survival and Noah believes she is trapped in the game at a higher level. He must advance through the game to try and save her, risking his own 'life' in the game. The different trials and dungeons are varied and well depicted. The various ways Noah solves problems are ingenious and the battles are exciting. He has a cast of friends who are entertaining. Unfortunately for a non-player, I found it a little disruptive when Noah has to pull down a Key Triggers menu to call up a strategy to avoid being killed in the midst of a life-threatening battle. Each time this happens, I feel pulled out of the story. Nevertheless, I found his concept interesting, the characters endearing, and the story well-written. Fun for any reader!
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