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kate4ez's review against another edition
2.0
Considering how much I loved Ready Player One, I was prepared to love this book as well. Sadly, it was just not good. The idea for the story was a good one, but the execution was rushed and frankly, boring. I got to the point that I started skimming battle scenes just to finish the book. The ending was just lazy.
matalynr's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kirkdean547's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
paulmichaelpeters's review against another edition
3.0
If you enjoyed Ready Player One you will enjoy Armada. It is a similar buffet of culture and nerd speak. I would advise that you give yourself time between the two books as there are repetitions between the two in what is said and talked about.
For me, Ready Player One did a better job of building a world, raising the stakes for the protagonist, and pulling the reader into the action. If this is the first in a series, there is excellent ground work laid for lineage and long term goals of these characters, I may like this book more knowing if it is the first in a series.
What is it with mix tapes? In my recent release The Symmetry of Snowflakes the main character uses them as a plot devices that helps tie together feelings and moments. Something similar is done here. I think it says something about a certain age and connection to culture to use them and I am not sure what it is about a good mix tape that says so much. The list of the mix tape is included in the end just like Guardians of the Galaxy and I would assume its announced sequel Vol II.
For me, Ready Player One did a better job of building a world, raising the stakes for the protagonist, and pulling the reader into the action. If this is the first in a series, there is excellent ground work laid for lineage and long term goals of these characters, I may like this book more knowing if it is the first in a series.
What is it with mix tapes? In my recent release The Symmetry of Snowflakes the main character uses them as a plot devices that helps tie together feelings and moments. Something similar is done here. I think it says something about a certain age and connection to culture to use them and I am not sure what it is about a good mix tape that says so much. The list of the mix tape is included in the end just like Guardians of the Galaxy and I would assume its announced sequel Vol II.
zdhunt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
annamcc_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
daumari's review against another edition
2.0
"It was ok" is essentially how I feel about this book. Like [b:Ready Player One|9969571|Ready Player One|Ernest Cline|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1406383612s/9969571.jpg|14863741], this book is dripping in references, especially those from the 80s (handwaved as a teenager trying to reconnect with his dead father, but I still have a hard time picturing a a teenager now obsessing over cult classics).
An adolecent's l33t gamer skillz are required to save the human race from an alien invasion... or is it? Some parts of the attack are a little too video gamey, but what does it mean? A tad predictable, but fun to read. Zack is somewhat less Gary Stuish than RPO's Wade, but this still feels like a gamer's fanfiction.
An adolecent's l33t gamer skillz are required to save the human race from an alien invasion... or is it? Some parts of the attack are a little too video gamey, but what does it mean? A tad predictable, but fun to read. Zack is somewhat less Gary Stuish than RPO's Wade, but this still feels like a gamer's fanfiction.