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A fun read for nerds of all types. I'm not a gamer by any stretch, but this doesn't require that of the reader. However, you should at least have some knowledge of or interest in '80s culture.
Cline's creativity is incredible. Each piece of the "game" is so well-imagined and intricate.
To me this reads like a YA novel. The romance is cheesy, the bad guys are hyperboles, most of the non-game plot is corny. But if you go into it hoping for the quirky, light read it is, you won't be disappointed! ...more
Cline's creativity is incredible. Each piece of the "game" is so well-imagined and intricate.
To me this reads like a YA novel. The romance is cheesy, the bad guys are hyperboles, most of the non-game plot is corny. But if you go into it hoping for the quirky, light read it is, you won't be disappointed! ...more
What a great book! Very different than what I usually read. I'm very conflicted on the idea of OASIS as it sounds awesome to check out but maybe too awesome? Maybe it needs a time limit? I really wonder how those people stay practically still for so many hours on end?
OASIS is amazing as is the hunt for an Easter Egg that takes over 5 years. I like the characters a lot as well as all the 80s trivia. Wade goes through a lot of trials and tribulations (view spoiler) ...more
OASIS is amazing as is the hunt for an Easter Egg that takes over 5 years. I like the characters a lot as well as all the 80s trivia. Wade goes through a lot of trials and tribulations (view spoiler) ...more
This was an enjoyable book for me, EVEN THOUGH I am not a geek (in the tech way) or really even into computers that much.
The reason this works for people who aren't necessarily technological fanatics is because it mixes in other pop culture references (HEAVY on the 80s) and actually has a great plot and story that doesn't rely on heavy techno jargon or understanding.
I found the characters and the story enjoyable, even though I'm not a sci-fi, cyber punk type of chick. The ideas behind OASIS and ...more
The reason this works for people who aren't necessarily technological fanatics is because it mixes in other pop culture references (HEAVY on the 80s) and actually has a great plot and story that doesn't rely on heavy techno jargon or understanding.
I found the characters and the story enjoyable, even though I'm not a sci-fi, cyber punk type of chick. The ideas behind OASIS and ...more
What a great story!
I laughed, I cried, I cheered.
DAMN THE MAN! SAVE THE EMPIRE!
DAMN THE MAN! SAVE THE EMPIRE!
3.5 to 4
Jan 23, 2013
Sue
marked it as to-read
Sep 29, 2013
Anne (Booklady) Molinarolo
marked it as to-read
Apr 10, 2016
Kari
marked it as to-read
