Book Review: Ready Player One
Posted: September 2nd, 2017, 11:32 am
I just finished reading this book after a lot of recommendations. When it comes to subject matter, this one falls right into my wheelhouse. The book is a celebration of the 80's (which I lived thru) with a strong emphasis on video games.
But the book really didn't resonate with me. Maybe I was too close to the subject matter?
I think the VR element was kind of a turn off. You guys know how I hate technology, and a dystopian future with everybody wearing headsets is not appealing to me.
Also, I thought the main character was a little too perfect in his knowledge of the 80's. Mastering one arcade game is believable, but this guy seemed to have ALL of them down. And I have a lot of favorite movies from the 80's, but none where I know the dialog by heart. This guy knew them all. A little hard to swallow.
Still, it wasn't terrible, as evidenced by the fact I got through the book. I think the upcoming Spielberg film based on this could be really spectacular. This is one case where the movie could be a lot better than the book, as the effects could be off the charts. If nothing else, it should have a catchy soundtrack.
But the book really didn't resonate with me. Maybe I was too close to the subject matter?
I think the VR element was kind of a turn off. You guys know how I hate technology, and a dystopian future with everybody wearing headsets is not appealing to me.
Also, I thought the main character was a little too perfect in his knowledge of the 80's. Mastering one arcade game is believable, but this guy seemed to have ALL of them down. And I have a lot of favorite movies from the 80's, but none where I know the dialog by heart. This guy knew them all. A little hard to swallow.
Still, it wasn't terrible, as evidenced by the fact I got through the book. I think the upcoming Spielberg film based on this could be really spectacular. This is one case where the movie could be a lot better than the book, as the effects could be off the charts. If nothing else, it should have a catchy soundtrack.