Best Colonization Science Fiction
The Atlantis World is the final book in The Origin Mystery , the trilogy that has become a global phenomenon. A GLOBAL CATACLYSM BEYOND IMAGINATION... A MYSTERIOUS SIGNAL FROM SPACE... AND ONE LAST HOPE TO SAVE THE HUMAN RACE: As the catastrophe circles the globe, Ares reveals the true nature of the threat to humanity, and Dorian agrees to one last mission: find and kill David Vale and Kate Warner. With Dorian in pursuit, Kate, David, and their team race through the ruins of the Atlantean ship left on Earth, across Atlantean science stations throughout the galaxy, and into the past of a mysterious culture whose secrets could save humanity in its darkest hour. ABOUT The Atlantis World is the final book in The Origin Mystery , the trilogy that has become a global blockbuster bestseller. A.G. Riddle spent ten years starting internet companies before retiring to pursue his true passion: writing fiction. His debut novel, The Atlantis Gene , is the first book in The Origin Mystery , the trilogy that has sold over two million copies in the US, has been translated into 18 languages, and is in development to be a major motion picture. His recently released fourth novel, Departure , follows the survivors of a flight that takes off in the present and crash-lands in a changed world.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I will say that the ending is far more predictable than the first book in that the analyst in the safe room, his departure was a surprise and the 3rd book was a safe "happy" ending of sorts."
"I have been busy building houses but am winding down and plan on doing more reading in my retirement and you are in the top three of my list."
"I understand wanting to connect some dots for readers who joined at the end rather than the beginning, but it inhibited my enjoyment of the book to have to quickly scan and skip 3 or 4 pages at a time to get past the summaries."
"The Atlantis World (The Origin Mystery, #3) by A.G. Riddle. A good finish to the trilogy!"
"A.G. Riddle's conclusion to his Atlantis series is my favorite of the bunch. The other two had more of a thriller/mystery threat theme, whereas World focuses more on the back story. The genetics, the dilemma of technological advancement, the origin theory."
"I agree with the author, that the third book in the trilogy was a departure from the first and second--and I loved it."
"This last book at times was hard to follow all that was happening and why, but in the end it all became clear."
"The 'good' guys win and the 'bad' guys lose but billions of other people lose too."
And it calls for a particular combination of cunning, technical skills, and large explosions—not to mention sheer brazen swagger. Trapped between competing forces, pursued by a killer and the law alike, even Jazz has to admit she’s in way over her head. Propelled by its heroine’s wisecracking voice, set in a city that’s at once stunningly imagined and intimately familiar, and brimming over with clever problem-solving and heist-y fun, Artemis is another irresistible brew of science, suspense, and humor from #1 bestselling author Andy Weir. Praise for Artemis: “An action-packed techno-thriller of the first order…the perfect vehicle for humans who want to escape, if only for a time, the severe gravity of planet earth. The pages fly by.” — USA Today “Revitalizes the Lunar-colony scenario, with the author’s characteristic blend of engineering know-how and survival suspense...Jazz is a great heroine, tough with a soft core, crooked with inner honesty.” — Wall Street Journal “Smart and sharp…Weir has done it again [with] a sci-fi crowd pleaser made for the big screen.” —Salon.com. “Makes cutting-edge science sexy and relevant…Weir has created a realistic and fascinating future society, and every detail feels authentic and scientifically sound.” -- Associated Press “Out-of-this-world storytelling.”— Houston Chronicle “Weir has done the impossible—he’s topped The Martian with a sci-fi-noir-thriller set in a city on the moon. Go read it!”– Blake Crouch, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter “ Everything you could hope for in a follow-up to The Martian : another smart, fun, fast-paced adventure that you won’t be able to put down.” – Ernest Cline, New York Times bestselling author of Ready Player One “A superior near-future thriller…with a healthy dose of humor.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “An exciting, whip-smart, funny thrill-ride…one of the best science fiction novels of the year.” — Booklist (starred review) “Narrated by a kick-ass leading lady, this thriller has it all – a smart plot, laugh-out-loud funny moments, and really cool science.” — Library Journal (starred review)Praise for The Martian : And it calls for a particular combination of cunning, technical skills, and large explosions—not to mention sheer brazen swagger. Propelled by its heroine’s wisecracking voice, set in a city that’s at once stunningly imagined and intimately familiar, and brimming over with clever problem-solving and heist-y fun, Artemis is another irresistible brew of science, suspense, and humor from #1 bestselling author Andy Weir.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Tourists flock there for the chance to spend their life's savings on a guided tour of the lunar surface-- which involves wondering about in a high tech hamster ball-- and sampling the local delicacy known as Gunk, a flavored algae no one voluntarily eats a second time. At 26, she finds herself the lunar equivalent of an errand girl, living in an apartment the literal size of a coffin, and smuggling contraband from earth just to make ends meet. Any expectations I had for this book were purely speculative, because, unlike most of the rest of the world, I have not read The Martian or seen the movie. That said, I was surprised 1/3 of the way through to realize I was reading a lightweight heist novel with some heavy handed commentary on wealth inequality. She's as obsessed with her sex life as everyone else in Artemis seems to be, and I have to wonder if author Andy Weir has ever met a woman before. Between chapters, we get letters between Jazz and her earth penpal that date back to when they are children, but this has little relevance to the story at large and often feels like filler."
"Travel between the moon and earth is consistent, and the moon has become a vacation hot spot for people of all types, though the only ones that afford to live there year-round (other than those who work there) are filthy rich. Then he names his price, and she runs with it - she has a specific goal she's saving for, and this will clear it and then some. But that's when things get crazy, and the book takes off like a rocket (put totally intended). Having said that - the book is a fun ride from beginning to end, even *with* those puzzle pieces missing."
"Artemis. First Thoughts: Andy Weir, fresh off his big win of a novel, The Martian, tells a what-if story – what if we landed on the moon and created a city of giant bubbles, each named after pioneer astronauts. The story is dragging and does gets bloated with science terminology and what happens in certan chemical reactions, etc., that would interest a physics major more than the average young adult novel reader. Final Thoughts: Besides all that, the story really picks up and is a page turner when Jazz makes the biggest heist of her life and nearly dies trying to save Artemis and finds the Moon is not such a harsh mistress."
And it calls for a particular combination of cunning, technical skills, and large explosions—not to mention sheer brazen swagger. Trapped between competing forces, pursued by a killer and the law alike, even Jazz has to admit she’s in way over her head. Propelled by its heroine’s wisecracking voice, set in a city that’s at once stunningly imagined and intimately familiar, and brimming over with clever problem-solving and heist-y fun, Artemis is another irresistible brew of science, suspense, and humor from #1 bestselling author Andy Weir. The pages fly by.” — USA Today “Revitalizes the Lunar-colony scenario, with the author’s characteristic blend of engineering know-how and survival suspense...Jazz is a great heroine, tough with a soft core, crooked with inner honesty.” — Wall Street Journal “Smart and sharp…Weir has done it again [with] a sci-fi crowd pleaser made for the big screen.” —Salon.com. Go read it!”– Blake Crouch, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter “ Everything you could hope for in a follow-up to The Martian : another smart, fun, fast-paced adventure that you won’t be able to put down.” – Ernest Cline, New York Times bestselling author of Ready Player One “A superior near-future thriller…with a healthy dose of humor.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “An exciting, whip-smart, funny thrill-ride…one of the best science fiction novels of the year.” — Booklist (starred review) “Narrated by a kick-ass leading lady, this thriller has it all – a smart plot, laugh-out-loud funny moments, and really cool science.” — Library Journal (starred review). Praise for The Martian :
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Tourists flock there for the chance to spend their life's savings on a guided tour of the lunar surface-- which involves wondering about in a high tech hamster ball-- and sampling the local delicacy known as Gunk, a flavored algae no one voluntarily eats a second time. At 26, she finds herself the lunar equivalent of an errand girl, living in an apartment the literal size of a coffin, and smuggling contraband from earth just to make ends meet. Any expectations I had for this book were purely speculative, because, unlike most of the rest of the world, I have not read The Martian or seen the movie. That said, I was surprised 1/3 of the way through to realize I was reading a lightweight heist novel with some heavy handed commentary on wealth inequality. She's as obsessed with her sex life as everyone else in Artemis seems to be, and I have to wonder if author Andy Weir has ever met a woman before. Between chapters, we get letters between Jazz and her earth penpal that date back to when they are children, but this has little relevance to the story at large and often feels like filler."
"Travel between the moon and earth is consistent, and the moon has become a vacation hot spot for people of all types, though the only ones that afford to live there year-round (other than those who work there) are filthy rich. Then he names his price, and she runs with it - she has a specific goal she's saving for, and this will clear it and then some. But that's when things get crazy, and the book takes off like a rocket (put totally intended). Having said that - the book is a fun ride from beginning to end, even *with* those puzzle pieces missing."
"Read, or listen to Heinlein's "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" if you want more good moon stories. Artemis is going to be a movie soon too."
"The main character, practically the only real character, is an out of control teen even though she is in her latish 20s."
Best Colonization Science Fiction eBooks
And it calls for a particular combination of cunning, technical skills, and large explosions—not to mention sheer brazen swagger. Trapped between competing forces, pursued by a killer and the law alike, even Jazz has to admit she’s in way over her head. Propelled by its heroine’s wisecracking voice, set in a city that’s at once stunningly imagined and intimately familiar, and brimming over with clever problem-solving and heist-y fun, Artemis is another irresistible brew of science, suspense, and humor from #1 bestselling author Andy Weir. Praise for Artemis: “An action-packed techno-thriller of the first order…the perfect vehicle for humans who want to escape, if only for a time, the severe gravity of planet earth. The pages fly by.” — USA Today “Revitalizes the Lunar-colony scenario, with the author’s characteristic blend of engineering know-how and survival suspense...Jazz is a great heroine, tough with a soft core, crooked with inner honesty.” — Wall Street Journal “Smart and sharp…Weir has done it again [with] a sci-fi crowd pleaser made for the big screen.” —Salon.com. “Makes cutting-edge science sexy and relevant…Weir has created a realistic and fascinating future society, and every detail feels authentic and scientifically sound.” -- Associated Press “Out-of-this-world storytelling.”— Houston Chronicle “Weir has done the impossible—he’s topped The Martian with a sci-fi-noir-thriller set in a city on the moon. Go read it!”– Blake Crouch, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter “ Everything you could hope for in a follow-up to The Martian : another smart, fun, fast-paced adventure that you won’t be able to put down.” – Ernest Cline, New York Times bestselling author of Ready Player One “A superior near-future thriller…with a healthy dose of humor.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “An exciting, whip-smart, funny thrill-ride…one of the best science fiction novels of the year.” — Booklist (starred review) “Narrated by a kick-ass leading lady, this thriller has it all – a smart plot, laugh-out-loud funny moments, and really cool science.” — Library Journal (starred review)Praise for The Martian : And it calls for a particular combination of cunning, technical skills, and large explosions—not to mention sheer brazen swagger. Propelled by its heroine’s wisecracking voice, set in a city that’s at once stunningly imagined and intimately familiar, and brimming over with clever problem-solving and heist-y fun, Artemis is another irresistible brew of science, suspense, and humor from #1 bestselling author Andy Weir.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Tourists flock there for the chance to spend their life's savings on a guided tour of the lunar surface-- which involves wondering about in a high tech hamster ball-- and sampling the local delicacy known as Gunk, a flavored algae no one voluntarily eats a second time. At 26, she finds herself the lunar equivalent of an errand girl, living in an apartment the literal size of a coffin, and smuggling contraband from earth just to make ends meet. Any expectations I had for this book were purely speculative, because, unlike most of the rest of the world, I have not read The Martian or seen the movie. That said, I was surprised 1/3 of the way through to realize I was reading a lightweight heist novel with some heavy handed commentary on wealth inequality. She's as obsessed with her sex life as everyone else in Artemis seems to be, and I have to wonder if author Andy Weir has ever met a woman before. Between chapters, we get letters between Jazz and her earth penpal that date back to when they are children, but this has little relevance to the story at large and often feels like filler."
"Travel between the moon and earth is consistent, and the moon has become a vacation hot spot for people of all types, though the only ones that afford to live there year-round (other than those who work there) are filthy rich. Then he names his price, and she runs with it - she has a specific goal she's saving for, and this will clear it and then some. But that's when things get crazy, and the book takes off like a rocket (put totally intended). Having said that - the book is a fun ride from beginning to end, even *with* those puzzle pieces missing."
"Artemis. First Thoughts: Andy Weir, fresh off his big win of a novel, The Martian, tells a what-if story – what if we landed on the moon and created a city of giant bubbles, each named after pioneer astronauts. The story is dragging and does gets bloated with science terminology and what happens in certan chemical reactions, etc., that would interest a physics major more than the average young adult novel reader. Final Thoughts: Besides all that, the story really picks up and is a page turner when Jazz makes the biggest heist of her life and nearly dies trying to save Artemis and finds the Moon is not such a harsh mistress."
Best Exploration Science Fiction
After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive—and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Perhaps it’s the rugged terrain, beautiful scenery, or vast natural landscape that appeals to you. You better bring a nice, sturdy container to hold air in. You probably plan to breathe during your stay, so you’ll need to have something in that pressure vessel. Earth’s liquid core gives it a magnetic field that protects us from most of the nasty crap the sun pukes out at us. The easiest way to do that is to bury your base in Martian sand and rocks. The Curiosity probe recently discovered that Martian soil has quite a lot of ice in it. Just think of how much food you eat in a year and imagine how much space it takes to grow it. Among other things, you’ll need to deal with heating your home and greenhouse. Mars’s average daily temperature is -50C (-58F), so it’ll be a continual energy drain to keep warm. Make a base with a big death ray so you can address the UN while wearing an ominous mask and demand ransom? Because in the end, Mars is a harsh, dangerous place and if something goes wrong you’ll have no hope of rescue. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The main character, Watney, presumed dead, is accidentally left by his crew mates when an intense Martian dust storm forces them to abort their mission. What follows for part of the book is a logbook style narrative that describes in great technical detail Watney's efforts to extend his life until the next scheduled mission arrives in 4 years. After reading just the first 20% of the book (my Kindle has no page numbers) one can't help but be impressed by the author's depth of knowledge in this regard. There are no flashbacks of our main character fishing with Dad at the old water hole, or him riding his first bicycle without training wheels. Again, we don't follow our mission control cast of characters back too their respective homes and meet their wives and husbands and get served up cliche insights into their innermost thoughts. I highly recommend this book to people who are into reading hard sci-fi of the not-too-distant future, sci-fi without blasters and ray guns or 9' tall aliens that bleed acid."
"I really feel like reading this book has opened my mind in how I might approach problem solving in the future; looking for creative ways to solve to a problem that I might not have considered before. The comparison to the real ill-fated Apollo 13 mission has been mentioned by many. In that mission, the crew had to devise inventive ways to solve equipment issues using only what they had on hand, just as Mark Watney does in The Martian."
"As someone who has only a very basic knowledge of science though, I found this book a little hard to follow. While I appreciate and respect the amount of time Weir had to put into figuring out the calculations, I found myself skipping pages to avoid reading paragraph after paragraph of science technicalities. There were multiple parts in the book I found myself laughing out loud and his sense of humor was my favorite part of the book. The book was a good mix of humor and seriousness, and the his interactions with NASA seemed humorous but realistic."
Best Space Marine Science Fiction
A planet on the fringe of known space, where the people only respect masters of combat. Earth’s Legions must impress them, but other alien powers have been invited to join the contest.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Does not take itself seriously like others and one of the funnier books I've read in a while."
"Absolutely love this whole series, great story with believable action and twists."
"Great series and enjoy each story more and more."
"I like Larson but this series of books has become cookie cutter."
"Good read I enjoy these book's ."
"I love,this whole series."
"I really can't get enough of Mr. Larson's books."
"Fun read."
Best Cyberpunk Science Fiction
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 to whoever can unlock them. A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “The science-fiction writer John Scalzi has aptly referred to READY PLAYER ONE as a 'nerdgasm' [and] there can be no better one-word description of this ardent fantasy artifact about fantasy culture…But Mr. Cline is able to incorporate his favorite toys and games into a perfectly accessible narrative.” —Janet Maslin, The New York Times “Triggers memories and emotions embedded in the psyche of a generation...[Cline crafts] a fresh and imaginative world from our old toy box, and finds significance in there among the collectibles. It marries the fantastical world of Harry Potter with a touch of Orson Scott Card—where fantasy is reality, geeks are cool, and the possibilities are endless.” — New York Journal of Books “ Ridiculously fun and large-hearted, and you don't have to remember the Reagan administration to love it…[Cline] takes a far-out premise and engages the reader instantly…You'll wish you could make it go on and on.” —NPR.org. “A delirious, crypto-nerd fantasia...Crammed with ’80s nostalgia and sugar-high prose, it's ridiculous and addictive and full of toy surprises.” —Village Voice “A smart, funny thriller that both celebrates and critiques online culture...Layered with inside jokes and sly references.” —San Francisco Chronicle “A fun, funny and fabulously entertaining first novel…This novel's large dose of 1980s trivia is a delight…[but] even readers who need Google to identify Commodore 64 or Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde, will enjoy this memorabilian feast.” — Cleveland Plain Dealer “The grown-up's 'Harry Potter’…the mystery and fantasy in this novel weaves itself in the most delightful way, and the details that make up Mr. Cline's world are simply astounding. Grade: A.” —AVClub.com “A preposterously great read and a richly imagined science-fiction world that uses the very idea of nostalgia as a thematic jumping-off point...One of the true geek events of the year.” —HitFix.com “This non-gamer loved every page of READY PLAYER ONE.” —Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series. I loved every sentence of this book.” —Mark Frauenfelder, BoingBoing "A 'frakking' good read [featuring] incredible creative detail … I grinned at the sheer audacity of Cline's imagination.” — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “ [A] fantastic page-turner….READY PLAYER ONE may be science fiction, but it's also written for people who have never picked up an SF novel in their lives…” —Annalee Newitz, io9.com. “I really, really loved READY PLAYER ONE…Cline expertly mines a copious vein of 1980s pop culture, catapulting the reader on a light-speed adventure in an advanced but backward-looking future.” —Daniel H. Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of Robopocalypse.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Yes, do read this book."
"Even if you are not a video game player, You will at least remember the video games like Pac-Man that came out in the 1980s."
"This book kept me engaged, maybe it's because I enjoy videogames, but the way the writer actually put me in the story was really good."
"Fun flashbacks to the 80s."
"My husband has not read a book in the 12 years I've been married to him."
"Being only a year older than the main cultural source of the book I was dancing between the story and my own memories. With such a huge cast of cultural references presented it would have been impossible to accumulate them as the characters in this book seem to. The 80s was a huge explosion of geek culture which would take a lifetime to experience, yet these people are able to absorb it in a few years. Even if you are not a child of the 80s, if you have a friend or family member who was this book will provide a great insight into the early days of geekdom."
"The author did a good job of relating how life would be if consumed by a virtual world and how easily humanity would use it as an outlet for everyday life. I believe the author did a find job describing the grandious nature of a world driven my imagination but inhabitted by real people."
"I loved how the real world aspects and cyber world aspect intertwined to create such a dynamic contrast. The adventure, action, and puzzles were all things I looked forward to."
Best Space Fleet Science Fiction
A planet on the fringe of known space, where the people only respect masters of combat. Earth’s Legions must impress them, but other alien powers have been invited to join the contest.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Does not take itself seriously like others and one of the funnier books I've read in a while."
"Absolutely love this whole series, great story with believable action and twists."
"Great series and enjoy each story more and more."
"I like Larson but this series of books has become cookie cutter."
"Good read I enjoy these book's ."
"I love,this whole series."
"I really can't get enough of Mr. Larson's books."
"Fun read."
Best Alien Invasion Science Fiction eBooks
A planet on the fringe of known space, where the people only respect masters of combat. Earth’s Legions must impress them, but other alien powers have been invited to join the contest.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Does not take itself seriously like others and one of the funnier books I've read in a while."
"Absolutely love this whole series, great story with believable action and twists."
"Great series and enjoy each story more and more."
"I like Larson but this series of books has become cookie cutter."
"Good read I enjoy these book's ."
"I love,this whole series."
"I really can't get enough of Mr. Larson's books."
"Fun read."
Best Galactic Empire Science Fiction
The Atlantis World is the final book in The Origin Mystery , the trilogy that has become a global phenomenon. A GLOBAL CATACLYSM BEYOND IMAGINATION... A MYSTERIOUS SIGNAL FROM SPACE... AND ONE LAST HOPE TO SAVE THE HUMAN RACE: As the catastrophe circles the globe, Ares reveals the true nature of the threat to humanity, and Dorian agrees to one last mission: find and kill David Vale and Kate Warner. With Dorian in pursuit, Kate, David, and their team race through the ruins of the Atlantean ship left on Earth, across Atlantean science stations throughout the galaxy, and into the past of a mysterious culture whose secrets could save humanity in its darkest hour. ABOUT The Atlantis World is the final book in The Origin Mystery , the trilogy that has become a global blockbuster bestseller. A.G. Riddle spent ten years starting internet companies before retiring to pursue his true passion: writing fiction. His debut novel, The Atlantis Gene , is the first book in The Origin Mystery , the trilogy that has sold over two million copies in the US, has been translated into 18 languages, and is in development to be a major motion picture. His recently released fourth novel, Departure , follows the survivors of a flight that takes off in the present and crash-lands in a changed world.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I will say that the ending is far more predictable than the first book in that the analyst in the safe room, his departure was a surprise and the 3rd book was a safe "happy" ending of sorts."
"I have been busy building houses but am winding down and plan on doing more reading in my retirement and you are in the top three of my list."
"I understand wanting to connect some dots for readers who joined at the end rather than the beginning, but it inhibited my enjoyment of the book to have to quickly scan and skip 3 or 4 pages at a time to get past the summaries."
"The Atlantis World (The Origin Mystery, #3) by A.G. Riddle. A good finish to the trilogy!"
"A.G. Riddle's conclusion to his Atlantis series is my favorite of the bunch. The other two had more of a thriller/mystery threat theme, whereas World focuses more on the back story. The genetics, the dilemma of technological advancement, the origin theory."
"I agree with the author, that the third book in the trilogy was a departure from the first and second--and I loved it."
"This last book at times was hard to follow all that was happening and why, but in the end it all became clear."
"The 'good' guys win and the 'bad' guys lose but billions of other people lose too."
Best Science Fiction Anthologies
-Mark Draper [TOP 10 AMAZON REVIEWER]. _____________________________________________________ BOOK DESCRIPTION: David Simpson's bestselling and award-winning Post-Human science fiction adventure series has been downloaded on the Kindle over one million times in the last three years, delighting readers with a blend of thought-provoking philosophy, cutting edge and speculative science fiction, and high-octane, action-packed suspense, mystery, and adventure. Readers have compared it most often with the works of science fiction master Isaac Asimov and have delighted in turning pages filled to the brim with all the best that science fiction and cyberpunk have to offer, like nanobots, A.I., androids, post-humans, cyborgs, and a cast of likeable characters, suspense, and star-crossed love that you won't be able to resist. ". I read through the books, feeling a strong connection to the characters, wishing at times some of the tech were real, and at others being very thankful that humanity is not quite there." "A thought-provoking, energetic sci-fi book, with a robust dose of high-octane exploits." CONTAINS: SUB-HUMAN ( BOOK 1 ) POST-HUMAN ( BOOK 2 ) TRANS-HUMAN ( BOOK 3 ) HUMAN PLUS ( BOOK 4 ).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"There isn't a dull moment to be had in here and it is packed full of action and adventure, time travel, aliens and more with a sprinkle of romance. Even though I got lost in some of the technical jargon, I would definitely read more from this author."
"Just happened upon this series on amazon."
"Well written, and a fascinating look at one possible future for mankind."
"I had to read a bit more slowly than I'm accustomed to in order to process some of the mind blowing forays into which the author takes his readers."
"Fun, engaging, complex, and provocative--I recommend this series to lovers of truly scientific sci fi."
"One of the best sci-fi series I have ever read."
"Amazing series, that totally doesn't go where you think it will."
"It kept my interest throughout the book."
Best Science Fiction Adventures
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 to whoever can unlock them. A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “The science-fiction writer John Scalzi has aptly referred to READY PLAYER ONE as a 'nerdgasm' [and] there can be no better one-word description of this ardent fantasy artifact about fantasy culture…But Mr. Cline is able to incorporate his favorite toys and games into a perfectly accessible narrative.” —Janet Maslin, The New York Times “Triggers memories and emotions embedded in the psyche of a generation...[Cline crafts] a fresh and imaginative world from our old toy box, and finds significance in there among the collectibles. It marries the fantastical world of Harry Potter with a touch of Orson Scott Card—where fantasy is reality, geeks are cool, and the possibilities are endless.” — New York Journal of Books “ Ridiculously fun and large-hearted, and you don't have to remember the Reagan administration to love it…[Cline] takes a far-out premise and engages the reader instantly…You'll wish you could make it go on and on.” —NPR.org. “A delirious, crypto-nerd fantasia...Crammed with ’80s nostalgia and sugar-high prose, it's ridiculous and addictive and full of toy surprises.” —Village Voice “A smart, funny thriller that both celebrates and critiques online culture...Layered with inside jokes and sly references.” —San Francisco Chronicle “A fun, funny and fabulously entertaining first novel…This novel's large dose of 1980s trivia is a delight…[but] even readers who need Google to identify Commodore 64 or Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde, will enjoy this memorabilian feast.” — Cleveland Plain Dealer “The grown-up's 'Harry Potter’…the mystery and fantasy in this novel weaves itself in the most delightful way, and the details that make up Mr. Cline's world are simply astounding. Grade: A.” —AVClub.com “A preposterously great read and a richly imagined science-fiction world that uses the very idea of nostalgia as a thematic jumping-off point...One of the true geek events of the year.” —HitFix.com “This non-gamer loved every page of READY PLAYER ONE.” —Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series. I loved every sentence of this book.” —Mark Frauenfelder, BoingBoing "A 'frakking' good read [featuring] incredible creative detail … I grinned at the sheer audacity of Cline's imagination.” — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “ [A] fantastic page-turner….READY PLAYER ONE may be science fiction, but it's also written for people who have never picked up an SF novel in their lives…” —Annalee Newitz, io9.com. “I really, really loved READY PLAYER ONE…Cline expertly mines a copious vein of 1980s pop culture, catapulting the reader on a light-speed adventure in an advanced but backward-looking future.” —Daniel H. Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of Robopocalypse.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Yes, do read this book."
"Even if you are not a video game player, You will at least remember the video games like Pac-Man that came out in the 1980s."
"This book kept me engaged, maybe it's because I enjoy videogames, but the way the writer actually put me in the story was really good."
"Fun flashbacks to the 80s."
"My husband has not read a book in the 12 years I've been married to him."
"Being only a year older than the main cultural source of the book I was dancing between the story and my own memories. With such a huge cast of cultural references presented it would have been impossible to accumulate them as the characters in this book seem to. The 80s was a huge explosion of geek culture which would take a lifetime to experience, yet these people are able to absorb it in a few years. Even if you are not a child of the 80s, if you have a friend or family member who was this book will provide a great insight into the early days of geekdom."
"The author did a good job of relating how life would be if consumed by a virtual world and how easily humanity would use it as an outlet for everyday life. I believe the author did a find job describing the grandious nature of a world driven my imagination but inhabitted by real people."
"I loved how the real world aspects and cyber world aspect intertwined to create such a dynamic contrast. The adventure, action, and puzzles were all things I looked forward to."