One of my favorite reads of the year. It’s got similar vibes to Ready Player One, but it’s not so reliant on being referential and nostalgic. Instead it lets you live though three friends that grow together through their passion for making video games, and the voice of each character is so uniquely written. There is a chapter in this, NPC, that is probably one of the most beautifully written things I’ve ever read. I really loved it.

I could not possibly have anticipated how much I would enjoy it!

I liked this book a lot. I loved how it is about friendship and the relationship between opposite genders without being romantic. The characters weren’t really relatable imo but still enjoyed the book.

I didn't care for this book. Unless you are really into video gaming and programming, I'd give it a pass. I did really enjoy Zevin's other book, about the bookseller, but
I was disappointed in this one.

It was ok