by James Joyce
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by Ernest Cline
In the year 2044, reality is an ugly place. The only time teenage Wade Watts really feels alive is when he's jacked into the virtual utopia known as the OASIS. Wade's devoted his life to studying the puzzles hidden within this world's digital confines—puzzles that are based on their creator's obsession with the pop culture of decades past and that promise massive power and fortune.
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Nov 27th, 2023
Oct 14th, 2019
This story was very well performed on Audible in wonderful Irish accents, and captured the mood and emotions of the characters. A young man struggles with his faith and purpose in life, struggling with sin, and yet speaking with his friends in philosophical and thought-provoking conversations.
Jan 4th, 2018
This was the one Joyce that I actually found interesting....I force read his other works. I am just not a Joyce fan.
Jun 18th, 2015
Dec 12th, 2014
Jun 22nd, 2014
Incredible. One of the most memorable and best books in the English language. The depth, richness, technique, and story make it the best I have ever read.
Feb 19th, 2014
Dec 13th, 2013
Such a fantastic book and the perfect introduction to Joyce due to it's brevity. It's been a couple of years since I've read this but it stands out as one of the best books I've ever read. Joyce's "stream of consciousness" style is used throughout which I find makes the reader engage with the text more than with a linear narrative washing over them. I would say that the characters and events themselves are not memorable as a "story" but its the language of the text and ideas discussed which make this such a rivetting and memorable read. I will certainly read more Joyce in the future on the strength of this book.
Nov 6th, 2013
This book is okay but fairly easy to forget afterwards. It certainly is not one I would pick up again or recommend to anyone.
