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What a ride....
My name is Sunflower and I once owned a Commodore 64. This is not something one would ordinarily admit outside of a support group, but in the context of this book, it doesn't seem so bad. I may have lived through the 80's, but I didn't resonate with many of the references in this book and it doesn't really affect the enjoyment of the story.
This book is a wild ride, which should come with a warning that once started, it is going to be difficult to put down until finished. In the year 2044 where ...more
This book is a wild ride, which should come with a warning that once started, it is going to be difficult to put down until finished. In the year 2044 where ...more
A lot of the buzz about this book mentions all the pop culture references from the 1980's, and that is certainly part of its appeal. However, I think the escapist value of the story transcends those aspects -- you don't have to be a former Dungeons & Dragons player who spent every quarter you ever had on arcade games to like this book. [Edited in 2016 to add that the audio version with Wil Wheaton is wonderful!]
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This book was fast-paced and fun! It may have been wrapped up just a little too quickly at the end, but I thoroughly enjoyed it!
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