"Sheldon Cooper will hate me, but..."
Didn't read the print version
Very entertaining story. It is especially fun for people like me, mid-40s who grew up with computers, sci-fi movies and TV shows, sci-fi/fantasy games and just good old fashioned dorkiness.... The story is fun, fast, futuristic and still very human and nostalgic all at the same time.
He really captured the feeling of this book. I know Sheldon Cooper will hate me for saying this: But Wil Wheaton rocks.
Not your Daddy's VR.
The story is fun and fast. Yet, at the end, it makes a few good points about balancing real life with technology. And it manages to do it in a subtle way that doesn't sound like someone preaching to you.
"Sometimes a gamble pays off."
Surprisingly, Bronson Pinchot did an outstanding job of narrating this book. I mean, I was expecting Serg from Beverly Hills Cop, but he was really good. The characters were really interesting as well.
"Not a total rip off...."
The same thing... That it is a compilation of several short stories by different authors.. It turns out to be both good and bad.
Some of the short stories are really great and some, well, not so much. The same thing can be said about the performances. It's definitely worth the credit to listen to the different authors. I am definitely planning a couple purchases based on this book..
"Almost lost me... But, got me back."
The beginning of this novel almost lost me. Rapp was too simple, single faceted. He was flat and just not as interesting as he was in American Assassin. But, then something happens about a third of the way through that changes it. Turned out to be a very good book.
2 or 3 of them stand out. Ironically, it's not Rapp.
GG makes them all great. He is perfect for this type of Novel.
The attempt on Rapp.
"Really got me going."
In the top 10
Not sure. It's a mix of some of the odder Steven King stuff and a little bit of Koontz. Different though.
Can't decide. The nice thing about this book is all the characters attract attention.
Very eager to finish it. I kept getting upset when someone would interrupt me.
"Weak link in an otherwise strong series."
Can't put my finger on it.
Dull, cheap cliff hanger with mixed in sound bites.
The narrator saves the book. He does a great job.
Yes to the series, no to this book.
Start with Book 1. If you like the series, this book is kind of obligatory.
"Fun stories with some good lessons."
Entertaining, although not outstanding.
Maybe
No. Not extreme. I laughed at places and learned new ways to look a couple concepts.
"Funny, suspenseful and horrific."
Avoid Flu Shots!
All of the main character's introspection. No one scene captures it.
The basement scene was haunting, and disgusting.
Tommy?? Well, he is one of the most under-toned yet intriguing characters.
Laughed and cringed.
If you like the sci-fi style of John Scalzi in books like "Red Shirts", AND you like zombies, AND you like suspense, you will like this.
"The peanut butter cup of sci-fi / fantasy."
NA, didn't read the print version.
Yes. Maybe.
Several good scenes.
Zombies and Superheroes, like peanut butter and chocolate.
A fun adventure story that does an ok job of mixing the Zombie and Superhero genres together in one book. Not great, but a lot of fun.
"Having fun with history"
Yes, it's a fun way to learn some things about history. Funny, irreverent...
How the author puts life into the founding fathers.
The department of beer.
No. I broke it into 3 days. I think that worked well.