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I’ve read Ready Player One and would love to join the discussion with you guys
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Great! Can't wait to hear your thoughts!
I could get the book from my library now! How about you guys?
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I could too. If I reserve my copy it'll take about a week for it to be ready for pick up, what about yours?
My library only has one copy and that one is still loaned out until middle of October, so you two can also start without me, because I am afraid this will still take quite some time :(
My library has several copies, one of them is currently available. It always changes relatively quickly 😅 so if we want ro start soon, I'd reserve it too
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I just tried to reserve mine but it didn't work out :/ I'll try again tomorrow or call my library then. I'll let you know when I reserved it, it only might take a while til I can pick it up because it's currently loaned out.
I got an email yesterday telling me I can come and pick up the book. So I can start as well! Just let us know when you get a copy Anni!
I just reserved mine, it will be able for pick up next week because it's currently loaned out. I'll let you know when I have it :)
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I haven't gotten any mail from my library yet :/ if I don't have the book til the end of the week, maybe you want to start without me...:/
Yes works for me, because I can only borrow the book for a month maximum..
I just saw that mine is ready for pick up now :) Tomorrow my library is closed, but after that I'm gonna get my copy and we can start :)
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Do we want to read a certain amount of pages per week or just random and discuss along the way?
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Maybe a certain amount of chapters? Like for example, 5 chapters per week?
⭐Anni⭐ (Book Princess) wrote: "Maybe a certain amount of chapters? Like for example, 5 chapters per week?"Sounds good to me.
I have my copy now, thanks for waiting me out guys! When do we want to start?
There are 33 chapters, so maybe 8 chapters per week. Which is a bit less than 100 pages a week. If that works for the both of you? And maybe starting on Monday?
Starting on Monday sounds good, and I think the amount of pages is ok :)
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Have you guys started yet?
Yes, I've read the first 2 chapters :)
It's kinda cool how much thought the author has put into his world
Hey, how's it going for you? I've finished the first 8 chapters yesterday :)
⭐Anni⭐ (Book Princess) wrote: "Hey, how's it going for you? I've finished the first 8 chapters yesterday :)"Okay good to hear, I just finished my other book, so I will be starting tonight and hopefully catch up with you very soon :) How far is the rest? Just write down your thought within a spoiler and I will comment on it once I have read the first 8 chapters as well. Sorry for the short delay from my side..
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It actually was kind of hard for me to get into the book because in the first chapters there's so much information and I don't know much about the 80s^^ but from chapter 6 or so on I couldn't put it down :)
⭐Anni⭐ (Book Princess) wrote: "It actually was kind of hard for me to get into the book because in the first chapters there's so much information and I don't know much about the 80s^^ but from chapter 6 or so on I couldn't put i..."I read the first 2 chapters and I have the same thing, I don't know a lot about the 80, so that is kind of a pity, but I do like playing videogames, so that is something I can relate to :)
The geeky feel to the book in general is awesome :D even if I don't know the video games or movies mentioned, it's relatable.
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I know exactly what you mean. I'm sort of slowing down but I'm almost coming to chapter 4. I guess it's one of those books that hits you with the world building first then whisks you off in the action later (well, I'm hoping it's like that)
I have fiinished until chapter 5 now and indeed the last chapters were a lot of information, without any real action. So hopefully it will get more interesting soon. I do really love the worldbuilding, but I prefer it when it is a bit more of a mix, instead of in a literal class room.
I am at chapter 10, really liking the story right now. Excited to see where the rest will go :)
Yeah that's exactly how I felt, it was sort of info dumping. I'm at chapter 9
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But also, I'm going to have to speak my mind; I wasn't impressed with the way, just a couple of pages in, it was having a bash on Christianity. If the author wants to bash it, fine, but how about he does so in another nonfiction book? So many books do this and I get authors want to put their beliefs in their books but reading should be a universal thing and having a go on something some people believe in is just limiting the readers' enjoyment (of the book) around the world. I mean I it's the author's choice but...argh I don't know how to explain! Do I that make sense anyway?
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LydiaMae wrote: "It's really fast paced now I'm in the midst of it - btw is this a standalone?"I have to read on then :) And yes, as far as I know it is :)
LydiaMae wrote: "I'm at chapter 18, really speeding on [spoilers removed] But also, I'm going to have to speak my mind; I wasn't impressed with the way, just a couple of pages in, it was having a bash on Christian..."
I what way was he bashing on christianity? I dind't realize, but now I am curious :)
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But also, I'm going to have to speak my mind; I wasn't impressed with the way, just a couple of pages in, it was having a ..."
In the first chapter, he literally called it bulls**t. It just made me cringe with uneasiness...
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LydiaMae wrote: "Where is everyone in the book btw? I've slowed down reading because I don't want to overtake anyone but yeah, I'm still on chapter 18."Hahahah oops than I already overtook you I am afraid... I am at chapter 28... Should I wait now for the both of you to catch up?
I am really loving the book!
I just finished the book while I exactly should have been studying for my exams next week. The book was so good and I can't wait to discuss it with you! :)
Omg what?! 😅 haha nice! I'm at chapter 13 but reading on tonight :)
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Haha what happened to 8 chapters a week, oops 😅 I'll try to finish asap too so we can talk!
LydiaMae wrote: "Wow, I was waiting on you guys but now it's every woman for herself I think I'll finish it tonight!"Hahahah sorry guys I really wanted to go slow, but I was too engaged in the story...
