Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/01/2007 - 14:23.
I would have to look at this book a differently.
I'd have to first say that it seems as if the author is trying to connect with the youth of today by inserting the occasion expletive here and there and adding in profanities. I find that this is quite unnecessary as there have been numerous books written which are alot more compelling that do not make use of such content.
This book does indeed tackle several issues such as the concept of gamers being completely enraptured in playing a game. However, the overall plot, or at least how it is structured certainly weakens the overall book.
On a lighter note, I will commend the author for making some references to pop culture (or pop gaming culture if that is a more appropriate term) such as the usage of the Doom game. Also, another thumbs up for his attempt at de-glorifying war for readers in the form of the main characters older brother and the historical note of Guernica.
I would have to look at this
I would have to look at this book a differently.
I'd have to first say that it seems as if the author is trying to connect with the youth of today by inserting the occasion expletive here and there and adding in profanities. I find that this is quite unnecessary as there have been numerous books written which are alot more compelling that do not make use of such content.
This book does indeed tackle several issues such as the concept of gamers being completely enraptured in playing a game. However, the overall plot, or at least how it is structured certainly weakens the overall book.
On a lighter note, I will commend the author for making some references to pop culture (or pop gaming culture if that is a more appropriate term) such as the usage of the Doom game. Also, another thumbs up for his attempt at de-glorifying war for readers in the form of the main characters older brother and the historical note of Guernica.