Sam Landstrom
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Once I got over the use of internet handles for names I really started to enjoy this book. It does a great job of providing unexpected turns through each thrilling experience of the characters. If you like sci-fi you should definitely give this book a try.
DNF @ page 230. Starts off with an interesting setup - a society where everything is a game. You get game-points for doing your everyday job and for name-dropping products, but there are also other games to participate in where you can become a star - a bit like real-world social media "influencers" becoming "celebrities" in their niches because lackluste teenagers "like" them. Anyway, the first quarter is an entertaining setup but it just doesn't go anywhere, just jumps to the next quest/task/event. Might work better for someone who is a gamer but I got bored.… (meer)
This is one of the best sci fi books I have ever read. I loved the concept and I kept thinking about it long after I finished reading it.
Interesting concept of a future where most humans are a part of a vast gaming system. All work (and play, of course) involves being a part of virtual games. The top scorers' reward is immortality.
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