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Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1)
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Nov 04, 2011
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NERDGASM!!!!!!! Video games, movies and music from the 80's!
My teenage years were spent during the 80's. I look through the pictures that were taken at that time and realize we could have been called a cheesy generation. This book saves us. This book makes us cool.
I actually wanted to revisit those times after reading this book. It's not deep literature but it is pure fun. I smiled and cheered so many times reading Wade's story, even though you know how the book is going to end it is still a popcorn needing ride to get to that ending.
I'm not going to bother telling you about the books story because other reviewers have done a wonderful job of that. I'm gonna gif spam you!
(Every once in awhile I have to give the gif haters something to bitch about)
My teenage years were spent during the 80's. I look through the pictures that were taken at that time and realize we could have been called a cheesy generation. This book saves us. This book makes us cool.
I actually wanted to revisit those times after reading this book. It's not deep literature but it is pure fun. I smiled and cheered so many times reading Wade's story, even though you know how the book is going to end it is still a popcorn needing ride to get to that ending.
I'm not going to bother telling you about the books story because other reviewers have done a wonderful job of that. I'm gonna gif spam you!
(Every once in awhile I have to give the gif haters something to bitch about)
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Reading Progress
November 4, 2011
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March 22, 2015
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Started Reading
March 24, 2015
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3.48%
"I decided to kill the remaining hours until dawn brushing up on a few coin-op classics. Galaga, Defender, Asteroids.
GALAGA!!!!!!!!"
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13
GALAGA!!!!!!!!"
March 25, 2015
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28.88%
"I was David Lightman, Matthew Broderick's character in the movie WarGames. And this was his first scene in the film.
This book is bringing my nerd out."
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108
This book is bringing my nerd out."
March 25, 2015
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Finished Reading
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Mar 22, 2015 05:54PM
Woohoo! I have to read this one soon too. Looking forward to what you're gonna make of it! :)
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I should start it asap. I've got to finish the other one I'm reading first. :)
I want to read this soooo bad. I'll be stalking you. Muah ha ha ha...
heard alot about this one, tempted to give in:)
Oh my gosh I just finished this book. And I love it like nobody's business.
Tanya wrote: "I want to read this soooo bad. I'll be stalking you. Muah ha ha ha..."I'm trying to resist spamming you guys :)
TL wrote: "heard alot about this one, tempted to give in:)"It's pretty fun. :P
Karlee wrote: "Oh my gosh I just finished this book. And I love it like nobody's business."I'm having fun with it too.
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Karlee wrote: "Oh my gosh I just finished this book. And I love it like nobody's business."I'm having fun with it too."
I can't wait to hear your final thoughts about it.
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Tanya wrote: "I want to read this soooo bad. I'll be stalking you. Muah ha ha ha..."I'm trying to resist spamming you guys :)"
Don't you dare! Spam away :)
Tanya wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Tanya wrote: "I want to read this soooo bad. I'll be stalking you. Muah ha ha ha..."I'm trying to resist spamming you guys :)"
Don't you dare! Spam awa..."
I just missed sleep because I couldn't stop reading it. I loved it
Whoot! I loved it too :D
WOOT is right. I love those :)
I love love love this book! *Patiently waiting for review*
Nothing better than '80s gifs
Great review!!! One of my favorite books EVER!
I love it when you gif so hard LOL!
Awesome review. Glad you loved it. Just finished listening to the audio book read by Wil Wheaton. It was perfect.
MLE wrote: "Awesome review. Glad you loved it. Just finished listening to the audio book read by Wil Wheaton. It was perfect."Wil Wheaton does the audio book???
OMG YAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSS
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Casey wrote: "MLE wrote: "Awesome review. Glad you loved it. Just finished listening to the audio book read by Wil Wheaton. It was perfect."Wil Wheaton does the audio book???
OMG YAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSS"
I don't like audio books but I may have to have that one.
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Casey wrote: "MLE wrote: "Awesome review. Glad you loved it. Just finished listening to the audio book read by Wil Wheaton. It was perfect."Wil Wheaton does the audio book???
OMG YAAAAAAAAASSSSS..."
It gave me something to listen to on the way to work. Some authors do a great job reading their own books: Neil Gaiman and Douglas Adams come to my mind. Although Stephen Fry did a great job with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Casey wrote: "MLE wrote: "Awesome review. Glad you loved it. Just finished listening to the audio book read by Wil Wheaton. It was perfect."Wil Wheaton does the audio book???
OMG YAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSS"
I know. It was just about the perfect choice.
Why did it take you so long to read this? I mean...really. WHY did you wait so long? What the hell is wrong with you?Well...you're here with us now. That's all that really matters.
Also, yes, the print book should just be discontinued so that everyone has to listen to the audiobook because if there is one book in the world that is better when read, it's this one. Because of Wil Wheaton. It's pretty much the epitome of perfection.
Argh I've been slimed ! Love The Ghost Busters <3Great gify review :D
Yay! I have this one on my tbr list. I also grew up in the 80s. Good times for movies and music - and old school video games. Love the gifs.
Erica wrote: "Why did it take you so long to read this? I mean...really. WHY did you wait so long? What the hell is wrong with you?Well...you're here with us now. That's all that really matters.
Also, yes, the..."
I have no clue what took me so long. I thin I had lost my mind.
I'd vote for Wil Wheaton for president. I wonder why he hasn't ran yet?
Sh3lly (Not all those who wander are lost) wrote: "Yay! I have this one on my tbr list. I also grew up in the 80s. Good times for movies and music - and old school video games. Love the gifs."Just go read it now. You can thank us later :)
Hershey wrote: "Fantastic review!":D
Yodamom wrote: "Argh I've been slimed ! Love The Ghost Busters <3Great gify review :D"
I may have to 80's movie out this weekend. LOL
Sh3lly (Not all those who wander are lost) wrote: "Yay! I have this one on my tbr list. I also grew up in the 80s. Good times for movies and music - and old school video games. Love the gifs."LISTEN TO IT! Don't read it! Get the audiobook! AUDIOBOOK!
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "I'd vote for Wil Wheaton for president. I wonder why he hasn't ran yet?"
Probably because he'd have to wear a suit.
Also, when would he do Tabletop? And make beer?
Being President is a full-time job and there's no time for fun and hobbies. It's all meetings, all day. That and trying to herd Congress which...you know.
Needs more 80's gifs! ;)This book was a lot of fun, glad you enjoyed it, Shelby! :D
FIZZGIG! I wanted one so badly.And funny Madd Martigen is here. I was JUST telling Gabe last night that we need to watch "Willow" on our new (stupid and way-too-big) TV so that I can see him - Madd Martigen, not Gabe - in big size. I plan to drool.
Erica wrote: "FIZZGIG! I wanted one so badly.And funny Madd Martigen is here. I was JUST telling Gabe last night that we need to watch "Willow" on our new (stupid and way-too-big) TV so that I can see him - Ma..."
Excellent plan.
I didn't grow up in the 80s but still a lot of nostalgia there for me. I may need to check this one out.
I love this review, Shelby! I thought the 80s were pretty fun.
Karen wrote: "I didn't grow up in the 80s but still a lot of nostalgia there for me. I may need to check this one out."yes!! yes!!
Carole's Random Life wrote: "I love this review, Shelby! I thought the 80s were pretty fun."That they were. Like totally :)
I friggin love and miss the 80's. I can't wait to finish this book.
April wrote: "I friggin love and miss the 80's. I can't wait to finish this book."Not the hair I hope, I'm pretty sure it was the hairstyles from the 80s that did in the ozone, just sayin'
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Casey wrote: "MLE wrote: "Awesome review. Glad you loved it. Just finished listening to the audio book read by Wil Wheaton. It was perfect."Wil Wheaton does the audio book???
OMG YAAAAAAAAASSSSS..."
It's worth it :D
Karen wrote: "April wrote: "I friggin love and miss the 80's. I can't wait to finish this book."Not the hair I hope, I'm pretty sure it was the hairstyles from the 80s that did in the ozone, just sayin'"
I hate to admit it. But I had that hair. :P
Sh3lly (Not all those who wander are lost) wrote: "Yay! I have this one on my tbr list. I also grew up in the 80s. Good times for movies and music - and old school video games. Love the gifs."What are you waiting for? Read IT! :D
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Karen wrote: "April wrote: "I friggin love and miss the 80's. I can't wait to finish this book."Not the hair I hope, I'm pretty sure it was the hairstyles from the 80s that did in the ozone, just..."
Me too. I just don't ever plan on going back.
Karen wrote: "I didn't grow up in the 80s but still a lot of nostalgia there for me. I may need to check this one out."IMO one doesn't have to have grown up in the 80's to enjoy this one, give it a try.
I love this book with every nerd bone in my body. Love the giftastic review. I wish I had listened to the audio book. Wil Wheaton - perfect casting.
Auntie J wrote: "Karen wrote: "I didn't grow up in the 80s but still a lot of nostalgia there for me. I may need to check this one out."IMO one doesn't have to have grown up in the 80's to enjoy this one, give it..."
I agree. This book is fun no matter what your age.
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Auntie J wrote: "Karen wrote: "I didn't grow up in the 80s but still a lot of nostalgia there for me. I may need to check this one out."IMO one doesn't have to have grown up in the 80's to enjoy ..."
I shall add it to my e-reader on my next book binge. Which means next month because after the books I bought this month I'm pretty sure even my patient guy will be looking sideways at me with a raised eyebrow.
