For video game enthusiasts the author paints a really good setting. A world that is extremely possible with many activities like work, school, and play happening inside of virtual reality. That and the numerous 80s pop culture references made this book perfect for anyone born in the late 70s through the 80s. The setting and world building was definitely the strongest point of the book.

Immediately after finishing the book I’ve had a huge kick to watch some of the 80s references I had never seen. “War Games” held up extremely well, and the Back to the Future trilogy was still extremely entertaining.

I haven’t yet watched the movie, but plan on settling into it soon. I’ve heard some pretty mixed reviews. Similar to most book adaptations, people who have read the book in my friend group didn’t enjoy the movie as some plot had changes. However for me the actual plot of the book was just ok, I was more interested in the world of the OASIS, and the limitation of the avatars within it.

I wouldn’t re-read this book, but would give it a solid 8/10.