A review by rdpulfer
The Barsoom Project by Steven Barnes, Larry Niven

3.0

It's more virtual reality theme park shenanigans, this time at a weight loss program called the Fat Ripper. Once again, something sinister is afoot and Dream Park security Alex Griffin must investigates. Beyond the similarities, there is a lot to like with this book - the characters feel stronger, and the emphasis on weight loss makes the band of gamers feel more relatable. Unfortunately, the book feels a bit torn between several POV characters - it almost feels like the book would have been stronger if it was a standalone story with just a few links to the first book. Still, it's a fun read by two great sci-fi legends.