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Last Reality #3
OtherLife
Return to the series BuzzFeed compared to Ready Player One with the third book in the fast-paced trilogy from New York Times bestselling authors Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller that's perfect for fans of HBO's Westworld.
Simon, Kat, Busara, and Elvis are on the run with the tech super-villains at the Company hot on their heels. The new VR gaming experience the Company created, OtherEarth, will change how the world experiences video games. Paired with the hardware the Company developed, it has the potential to change the world as we know it, altering our reality forever.
The Company is on its way to becoming the world's newest superpower. And Simon is determined to shut them down forever. But to do that, he'll have to survive OtherLife--the next phase of gaming, and a complete reality reboot.
Simon, Kat, Busara, and Elvis are on the run with the tech super-villains at the Company hot on their heels. The new VR gaming experience the Company created, OtherEarth, will change how the world experiences video games. Paired with the hardware the Company developed, it has the potential to change the world as we know it, altering our reality forever.
The Company is on its way to becoming the world's newest superpower. And Simon is determined to shut them down forever. But to do that, he'll have to survive OtherLife--the next phase of gaming, and a complete reality reboot.
304 pages, Hardcover
First published November 12, 2019
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Jason Segel
11 books1,093 followersNew York Times bestselling author Jason Segel used to have nightmares just like Charlie, and just like Charlie, he's learned that the things we're most afraid of are the things that can make us strong...if we're brave enough to face them. Jason likes acting, writing, making music, and hanging out with his friends. Sometimes he writes movies. Sometimes he writes songs for movies. Sometimes he stars in those movies and sings those songs. You might know him from The Muppets and Despicable Me. Your parents might know him from other stuff. Nightmares! is his first novel.
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February 19, 2020
NOPE.
I quickly realized I didn't care what was going on. Plus, the author narrating this story made it worse.
I quickly realized I didn't care what was going on. Plus, the author narrating this story made it worse.
September 11, 2019
Otherearth by Jason Segel and Kristen Miller
The trilogy is complete. I’ve devoured the gripping final and I’ve spent the weekend deep in thought about a series that has been close to my heart since YALC 2016 when I lost my, well everything, upon hearing the premise of Otherworld. I geeked and I geeked hard.
Otherearth hits the ground running much like any thriller from the silver screen. There’s little time for a catch up which I, for one, is very grateful for. I’m of the binge watch generation but I’ve got a good memory: get to the new.
As a reader, we know this has to wrap up in some shape by the final page, but what’s great about this universe by Segel and Miller is that they’re not going to make this all about and ending. It’s a story and a journey in its own right and everyone gets time to shine. Even people who shouldn’t really be there.
If Otherworld is Ready Player One, Otherlife is Bond, Otherlife is Mission Impossible through and through. You won’t know who to trust, who will make it out alive or when you’ll next get to catch your breath. The writing is faultless, the characters are hard to say goodbye to and you’ll be hitting reset the second you finish.
What I love most of all about the ending of this trilogy is that there’s no definitive ending; you know these characters and this world go on to other missions outside of the narrative. It gives readers, like myself, a chance to use our imaginations.
Thank you Jason and Kristen for this wonderful and amazing ride. I can’t wait to see what your partnership brings to the reading world next.
Love Han x
The trilogy is complete. I’ve devoured the gripping final and I’ve spent the weekend deep in thought about a series that has been close to my heart since YALC 2016 when I lost my, well everything, upon hearing the premise of Otherworld. I geeked and I geeked hard.
Otherearth hits the ground running much like any thriller from the silver screen. There’s little time for a catch up which I, for one, is very grateful for. I’m of the binge watch generation but I’ve got a good memory: get to the new.
As a reader, we know this has to wrap up in some shape by the final page, but what’s great about this universe by Segel and Miller is that they’re not going to make this all about and ending. It’s a story and a journey in its own right and everyone gets time to shine. Even people who shouldn’t really be there.
If Otherworld is Ready Player One, Otherlife is Bond, Otherlife is Mission Impossible through and through. You won’t know who to trust, who will make it out alive or when you’ll next get to catch your breath. The writing is faultless, the characters are hard to say goodbye to and you’ll be hitting reset the second you finish.
What I love most of all about the ending of this trilogy is that there’s no definitive ending; you know these characters and this world go on to other missions outside of the narrative. It gives readers, like myself, a chance to use our imaginations.
Thank you Jason and Kristen for this wonderful and amazing ride. I can’t wait to see what your partnership brings to the reading world next.
Love Han x
April 18, 2020
I was quite let down by this one. I am not sure if it was because of too good to be true ending or the characters falling short of what they had been in the two previous books. I don't know if I'm alone on this but when an author makes something very convenient for a character it makes me cringe because everyone knows In real life things aren't so easy. Additionally, one of the reasons Id loved the first books was the dynamic between the characters but I felt that wasn't there nearly as much in this one.
I did like that virtual reality aspect of this though, the idea that humanity could get potentially get hooked in a virtual world is very fascinating to me, and I like that this book( technically the whole trilogy) explores this. Overall not what I was expecting but worth the read if you have read the first two books.
I did like that virtual reality aspect of this though, the idea that humanity could get potentially get hooked in a virtual world is very fascinating to me, and I like that this book( technically the whole trilogy) explores this. Overall not what I was expecting but worth the read if you have read the first two books.
December 15, 2023
I absolutely loved this series right up till this 3rd book. Pretty upset about it actually. Seems like they didn’t care and was just in a hurry to get it done. Very disappointed. Was giving high praise for a actor writing a series but nope back to 0 Jason. Try again.
September 5, 2020
Loved it just as much as the first two! Twists and turns that were unexpected
December 27, 2023
This was a pretty fun series, but there were a lot of convenient things that happened in this entry to wrap it up. Not necessarily in a bad way for all of them, but some of them definitely took me out of the story. However, I really love the thoughts the book has on technology and how it can negatively impact our society.
February 4, 2020
*3.5
I started this series about 2 years ago when a friend bought me the first book for Christmas and told me that they had read it and really liked it. I began the series and really enjoyed the first two books. This one was still good but it just fell a little flat at the ending for me.
I was really hoping for this big ending after such an intense ride with the rest of the series and it ended up being pretty predictable. At times, I found it to be a little ridiculous and there were some plot holes that left me a little confused but it wasn't bad enough to take away my enjoyment of the book.
That being said, I enjoyed coming back into this world and experiencing these characters again. It had been a while since I got to hear about Simon's giant nose and Elvis' comical commentary. They worked really well as a team to take on all the challenges thrown at them and do what was right.
Overall, it was a good series and I would read more books by these authors if they write more in the future.
I started this series about 2 years ago when a friend bought me the first book for Christmas and told me that they had read it and really liked it. I began the series and really enjoyed the first two books. This one was still good but it just fell a little flat at the ending for me.
I was really hoping for this big ending after such an intense ride with the rest of the series and it ended up being pretty predictable. At times, I found it to be a little ridiculous and there were some plot holes that left me a little confused but it wasn't bad enough to take away my enjoyment of the book.
That being said, I enjoyed coming back into this world and experiencing these characters again. It had been a while since I got to hear about Simon's giant nose and Elvis' comical commentary. They worked really well as a team to take on all the challenges thrown at them and do what was right.
Overall, it was a good series and I would read more books by these authors if they write more in the future.
December 13, 2019
This finishes the trilogy. It was exciting and interesting. There is a lot of back and forth between the game world and the real world, which happened in the previous books too. The main group has a lot to deal with in this book--the Company, their relationships, their families, technology. The ending was mostly what I wanted. There were a couple of surprises. One of them I liked, but the other was too weird.
July 12, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed this series. Quick read and a fulfilling conclusion to the trilogy. Excellent last lines as well.
March 2, 2020
I waited weeks to read this one and...well, talk about a crazy ending to an epic series.
Fantastic series, crazy world-building, epic ending that I didn't see coming.
Fantastic series, crazy world-building, epic ending that I didn't see coming.
October 24, 2019
Thank you to Netgalley and One World Publications for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This trilogy will take you on a wild ride and honestly you won’t know who or what to believe. I completely fell in love with this trilogy and the world that they created, even though it was a little scary and dark at times. The world building was incredible and each book they eexpanded and built upon the world and it was all so vivid it felt like you were right there. They discussed such important and relevant issues in the books so well too.
I really loved seeing the characters grow throughout the trilogy but I also really loved that they still behaved like teenagers at times. They were scared when their lives were in danger and they were impulsive at times, making mistakes but they were also courageous and smart and witty.
Both Busara and Kat were great female main characters, they weren’t just love interests and played important roles in helping take down the company. They were smart and total badasses, and Kat was often the voice of reason in the group. She would rein in the impulsiveness of Busara and Simon and Busara was often the reason that Simon was able to succeed.
Again this book builds on and discusses the ethical side of the gaming world and virtual reality, how far can we take it, and how corporations can be ruthless in their greed to gain wealth and power. But that we can all do something to prevent that, no matter how young or insignificant you think you are. You can make a difference. It parallels real life where it is often the youth who are the ones who stand up and fight for a better and safer world.
This book is action packed and fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. Once I started I could not put it down, I read it in two evenings. The ending was really satisfying too. There is so many secrets throughout the story and we find the answers and Simon is successful. Loose ends are tied up nicely yet it is still left open in a way that we know that they are not yet done with everything they want to achieve. We are left imagining them doing so much more in the world.
This trilogy will take you on a wild ride and honestly you won’t know who or what to believe. I completely fell in love with this trilogy and the world that they created, even though it was a little scary and dark at times. The world building was incredible and each book they eexpanded and built upon the world and it was all so vivid it felt like you were right there. They discussed such important and relevant issues in the books so well too.
I really loved seeing the characters grow throughout the trilogy but I also really loved that they still behaved like teenagers at times. They were scared when their lives were in danger and they were impulsive at times, making mistakes but they were also courageous and smart and witty.
Both Busara and Kat were great female main characters, they weren’t just love interests and played important roles in helping take down the company. They were smart and total badasses, and Kat was often the voice of reason in the group. She would rein in the impulsiveness of Busara and Simon and Busara was often the reason that Simon was able to succeed.
Again this book builds on and discusses the ethical side of the gaming world and virtual reality, how far can we take it, and how corporations can be ruthless in their greed to gain wealth and power. But that we can all do something to prevent that, no matter how young or insignificant you think you are. You can make a difference. It parallels real life where it is often the youth who are the ones who stand up and fight for a better and safer world.
This book is action packed and fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. Once I started I could not put it down, I read it in two evenings. The ending was really satisfying too. There is so many secrets throughout the story and we find the answers and Simon is successful. Loose ends are tied up nicely yet it is still left open in a way that we know that they are not yet done with everything they want to achieve. We are left imagining them doing so much more in the world.
August 30, 2025
No single person can save the world. We have to band together and save each other.
This last part in the Last Reality series has some high stakes. The book is only 298 pages long, but it's packed with action. Most of the time, especially in series, you get the idea that the story is ending well before the actual page, but even at around page 250 I still didn't have that idea. Things keep on happening all the way through.
It's a bit difficult to follow at times. There are instances when the lines between reality and game worlds are so blurred it's hard to figure out which part of it is real, and which isn't it. However, that's part of the story of course, and it's always been blurred. Miller & Segel are definitely giving it everything they have in this book.
Above all, I think, this is some kind of grand, imaginative social experiment, and there are several times when reading that you'll be gasping with horror at the VR and AR technology - because perhaps it could exist in our normal world too, within a few years, and not just in this book world. There are also clear shout-outs to climate change, what it means to be human, and some other things.
Despite that, I have the feeling that Books 2 and 3 can never quite capture the magnificence that I found in Book 1. I still felt something was missing, although I'm not sure what that is. Maybe it's to do with the characters, because I'm under the impression that they're not interacting as much as they used to. Ah, well, it's still okay, but it could have been better.
The covers remind me a bit of the original The Hunger Games covers - you know, the dark blue, red and light blue ones with the mockingjay on it that slowly breaks out of its circle. Not sure if that's done on purpose.
8.3/10
Average rating for the series: 8.53/10
This last part in the Last Reality series has some high stakes. The book is only 298 pages long, but it's packed with action. Most of the time, especially in series, you get the idea that the story is ending well before the actual page, but even at around page 250 I still didn't have that idea. Things keep on happening all the way through.
It's a bit difficult to follow at times. There are instances when the lines between reality and game worlds are so blurred it's hard to figure out which part of it is real, and which isn't it. However, that's part of the story of course, and it's always been blurred. Miller & Segel are definitely giving it everything they have in this book.
Above all, I think, this is some kind of grand, imaginative social experiment, and there are several times when reading that you'll be gasping with horror at the VR and AR technology - because perhaps it could exist in our normal world too, within a few years, and not just in this book world. There are also clear shout-outs to climate change, what it means to be human, and some other things.
Despite that, I have the feeling that Books 2 and 3 can never quite capture the magnificence that I found in Book 1. I still felt something was missing, although I'm not sure what that is. Maybe it's to do with the characters, because I'm under the impression that they're not interacting as much as they used to. Ah, well, it's still okay, but it could have been better.
The covers remind me a bit of the original The Hunger Games covers - you know, the dark blue, red and light blue ones with the mockingjay on it that slowly breaks out of its circle. Not sure if that's done on purpose.
8.3/10
Average rating for the series: 8.53/10
November 14, 2019
I received this book from the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed the final instalment in the series! I liked seeing the affects of the ending of the last book on Simon, and then how they work with the things they discover on the way as well.
However, the motivations around OtherEarth never really worked for me, and honestly Gibson became a little cartoonish as a villain. Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed the story but it felt like overkill in places. That said I really liked the trips back to Otherworld and seeing how things had changed there. And I liked the implications of something like OtherEarth existing. And as outlandish as it was, I do like Nasha and the secrets and everything around that.
Overall it really is a fun series and while I would have preferred it to be a tiny bit more realistic (not too much though, obviously!), I enjoyed it and would recommend it to someone looking for something a bit different from their sci fi. 3.5 stars.
I really enjoyed the final instalment in the series! I liked seeing the affects of the ending of the last book on Simon, and then how they work with the things they discover on the way as well.
However, the motivations around OtherEarth never really worked for me, and honestly Gibson became a little cartoonish as a villain. Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed the story but it felt like overkill in places. That said I really liked the trips back to Otherworld and seeing how things had changed there. And I liked the implications of something like OtherEarth existing. And as outlandish as it was, I do like Nasha and the secrets and everything around that.
Overall it really is a fun series and while I would have preferred it to be a tiny bit more realistic (not too much though, obviously!), I enjoyed it and would recommend it to someone looking for something a bit different from their sci fi. 3.5 stars.
May 5, 2020
DID NOT FINISH! I got an hour into the audiobook and was completely uninterested, bored and totally confused about what the hell was going on. Then, minor stupid and ridiculous things were brought up from the previous novel and I cared even less so I just stopped......
The first novel was AMAZING and then I have no idea what happened with the second and the third. Maybe they took time and worked out kinks with the first novel, then were writing in a rush with the other two? Who knows.... Unfortunately, if you have read Ready Player One and Warcross and Wildcard novels then it just feels like this a fan fiction based off of those novels and not at all an original thought. Super disappointing and was not willing to waste any more time.
The first novel was AMAZING and then I have no idea what happened with the second and the third. Maybe they took time and worked out kinks with the first novel, then were writing in a rush with the other two? Who knows.... Unfortunately, if you have read Ready Player One and Warcross and Wildcard novels then it just feels like this a fan fiction based off of those novels and not at all an original thought. Super disappointing and was not willing to waste any more time.
May 24, 2021
Compared to the first two books this one became a little sloppy. However, there were still some good moments in the book that were worth reading. Even though this series kind of slid downhill I would definitely recommend it to everyone that has read the first two in the trilogy because you can’t quit halfway through anything without knowing the end result.
May 26, 2020
2 stars
If you want to read a book where a guy talks about how huge his nose is and how hot his girlfriend is every 10 pages, then this is for you.
This was not the series for me
If you want to read a book where a guy talks about how huge his nose is and how hot his girlfriend is every 10 pages, then this is for you.
This was not the series for me
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June 3, 2020Just finished last night! Again, a pretty good, fast, and easy read. I felt book three was better than book two overall.
Book one might be the most fresh and best one, but if you've read the first one, you're probably curious to read the second two books.
Last Reality is the name of the three book long series. Otherworld, OtherEarth, OtherLife. by Jason Segel, Kirsten Miller. They came out across 2017, 2018, and 2019. They draw a lot of comparisons to Ready Player One.
These books deal with virtual reality, augmented reality, identity, corporate corruption and espionage, and raise a lot of interesting questions and ideas.
Again, book 3 is about Simon and his friends as they oppose "The Company" which is an evil VR company that seems to have world domination type aspirations. Otherworld is the virtual reality world. Otherearth is more the augmented reality world. Putting on glasses and seeing the real world differently.
Spoilers below.
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I did find the "reveal" on the Kishka to be somewhat underwhelming. After this whole cerebral mystery, there's no real explanation. Just his grandfather was talking to him across time and space with no explanation.
One scene where Simon is almost forced to virtually operate on his girlfriend Kat was hair raising, like Saw, but thankfully it just stopped before anything really happened.
The ending might have felt a little surreal and convenient, but was generally satisfying. Not sure if there will ever be another book, but it's a reasonable enough way to end if that's it forever.
Thankfully, Wayne, the main bad guy gets taken out. Things changes, and the main characters wind up in a very good position to make some positive change in the world. It might have gotten a little preachy with some ideas about environmentalism in a virtual world and such, but nothing too cringe.
The children, the virtual people living in this virtual world appear to be 100% sentient and alive even if it's all in a simulation. That is such a strange thought to ponder across this series. Also, the virtual clones of people, even dead people seem to be alive even if their bodies are gone.
Somewhat terrifying to think about in detail, and that tv show "Dollhouse" by Joss Whedon explored programmable people that could get memories from the deceased. A lot of moral and philosophical ideas there.
Book three added robotic clones of people into the mix, but didn't seem to go into very much detail with it. They apparently have dirt on the vice President of the US which is scary as heck to imagine that happening. Thankfully he just resigns and no damage done.
Deep fakes, fake news, doctored videos and footage are also part of this series, with the main characters being framed.
This is a very real concern now that fake videos might get almost impossible to distinguish from real ones.
Virtual reality still seems somewhat creepy to me, and the thought of losing grip on what is reality and what is a game. People murder others in this series thinking it's all part of virtual reality when it isn't. Scary.
Personally I'm not running out to buy virtual or augmented reality, but I'd love to try it again like at a store.
It might make you dizzy among other big questions and risks.
Pokemon Go was mentioned in book two, and a lot of people have been hurt or even died playing that game. Hard to believe, but happens. At least the game has warnings all over it saying to be careful walking the world playing the game.
"Using a mobile phone while driving is dangerous. Trying to catch Pokémon at the wheel could be even worse. According to a new analysis, the mobile game Pokémon Go may have contributed to nearly 150,000 traffic accidents, 256 deaths and economic costs of $2 billion to $7.3 billion in the first 148 days after its introduction to the US."
Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/...
-That....is horrifying.
Ah well, at the end of the day, people will get into trouble and do dumb things by not following the rules.
I like Simon, Kat, Elvis, and Busara, but maybe more character depth and exploration would have made them even better.
Mostly pretty good books, but maybe something about the writing feels a bit off to me. I wonder if these books will get adaptations. I would be interested.
Book one might be the most fresh and best one, but if you've read the first one, you're probably curious to read the second two books.
Last Reality is the name of the three book long series. Otherworld, OtherEarth, OtherLife. by Jason Segel, Kirsten Miller. They came out across 2017, 2018, and 2019. They draw a lot of comparisons to Ready Player One.
These books deal with virtual reality, augmented reality, identity, corporate corruption and espionage, and raise a lot of interesting questions and ideas.
Again, book 3 is about Simon and his friends as they oppose "The Company" which is an evil VR company that seems to have world domination type aspirations. Otherworld is the virtual reality world. Otherearth is more the augmented reality world. Putting on glasses and seeing the real world differently.
Spoilers below.
-
I did find the "reveal" on the Kishka to be somewhat underwhelming. After this whole cerebral mystery, there's no real explanation. Just his grandfather was talking to him across time and space with no explanation.
One scene where Simon is almost forced to virtually operate on his girlfriend Kat was hair raising, like Saw, but thankfully it just stopped before anything really happened.
The ending might have felt a little surreal and convenient, but was generally satisfying. Not sure if there will ever be another book, but it's a reasonable enough way to end if that's it forever.
Thankfully, Wayne, the main bad guy gets taken out. Things changes, and the main characters wind up in a very good position to make some positive change in the world. It might have gotten a little preachy with some ideas about environmentalism in a virtual world and such, but nothing too cringe.
The children, the virtual people living in this virtual world appear to be 100% sentient and alive even if it's all in a simulation. That is such a strange thought to ponder across this series. Also, the virtual clones of people, even dead people seem to be alive even if their bodies are gone.
Somewhat terrifying to think about in detail, and that tv show "Dollhouse" by Joss Whedon explored programmable people that could get memories from the deceased. A lot of moral and philosophical ideas there.
Book three added robotic clones of people into the mix, but didn't seem to go into very much detail with it. They apparently have dirt on the vice President of the US which is scary as heck to imagine that happening. Thankfully he just resigns and no damage done.
Deep fakes, fake news, doctored videos and footage are also part of this series, with the main characters being framed.
This is a very real concern now that fake videos might get almost impossible to distinguish from real ones.
Virtual reality still seems somewhat creepy to me, and the thought of losing grip on what is reality and what is a game. People murder others in this series thinking it's all part of virtual reality when it isn't. Scary.
Personally I'm not running out to buy virtual or augmented reality, but I'd love to try it again like at a store.
It might make you dizzy among other big questions and risks.
Pokemon Go was mentioned in book two, and a lot of people have been hurt or even died playing that game. Hard to believe, but happens. At least the game has warnings all over it saying to be careful walking the world playing the game.
"Using a mobile phone while driving is dangerous. Trying to catch Pokémon at the wheel could be even worse. According to a new analysis, the mobile game Pokémon Go may have contributed to nearly 150,000 traffic accidents, 256 deaths and economic costs of $2 billion to $7.3 billion in the first 148 days after its introduction to the US."
Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/...
-That....is horrifying.
Ah well, at the end of the day, people will get into trouble and do dumb things by not following the rules.
I like Simon, Kat, Elvis, and Busara, but maybe more character depth and exploration would have made them even better.
Mostly pretty good books, but maybe something about the writing feels a bit off to me. I wonder if these books will get adaptations. I would be interested.
June 28, 2020
So while this is an adequate finale to the series, I found it just a little too meh for my liking. With OtherWorld coming out and being such an interesting and kind of heavy hitter, I feel that with each subsequent instalment it just got a bit too bizarre and nonsensical for my liking.
A lot of the important plot points had some significant holes, most of this volume felt very cliched and overall I thought it was a very average novel. I did however appreciate that Elvis had not changed whatsoever and that we finally found out what the deal with The Kischka was.
If you enjoyed the first two, then this will be right up your alley. Otherwise, I might give it a miss and reminisce on better instalments.
If you want to read a rambly spoilery review, you can find it on my blog.
A lot of the important plot points had some significant holes, most of this volume felt very cliched and overall I thought it was a very average novel. I did however appreciate that Elvis had not changed whatsoever and that we finally found out what the deal with The Kischka was.
If you enjoyed the first two, then this will be right up your alley. Otherwise, I might give it a miss and reminisce on better instalments.
If you want to read a rambly spoilery review, you can find it on my blog.
October 15, 2022
Part of this is my own fault because I once again picked up the third book in a series without reading the first ones. I will own up to that any confusion I felt was likely my fault, not the book's.
So, dollar tree read: I would be very cautious about suggesting this book to anyone. It's just simply not that good. The plotline of "technology can be evil", especially when combined with a capitalist alternate reality as been done before and it's been done better. This book adds nothing to the genre at large, aside from a slightly more diverse friend group. A lot of the lessons feel shoe horned in and the book doesn't have enough good points for me to look past it.
Maybe if this was a young reader's first introduction to the genre and themes, I would say it's decent. It does good at the genre, but would never stand out.
I wish I knew more about the Children. I imagine they are focused on in other books.
So, dollar tree read: I would be very cautious about suggesting this book to anyone. It's just simply not that good. The plotline of "technology can be evil", especially when combined with a capitalist alternate reality as been done before and it's been done better. This book adds nothing to the genre at large, aside from a slightly more diverse friend group. A lot of the lessons feel shoe horned in and the book doesn't have enough good points for me to look past it.
Maybe if this was a young reader's first introduction to the genre and themes, I would say it's decent. It does good at the genre, but would never stand out.
I wish I knew more about the Children. I imagine they are focused on in other books.
January 27, 2020
I was very happy with this ending. It is still a little open ended, like many trilogies I've read, but I feel the authors did a great job tying the loose ends. Wayne seemed a bit crazy but then again....most villains are haha
The tech described in the story seem a bit far fetched but if you've done any research you'd be surprised at the kind of tech our world is currently working on. I think the novel does a good job of making us question what we think we want/should allowed with the tools given to us. The cyber world seemed another thing all together and I wonder if Otherworld would still exist even if all servers and headsets were destroyed....then again, it is said once something goes online, it'll be there forever in some shape or form....
I really enjoyed this series and am glad th ey decided not to make the heroes hunks that women drooled over and there were no love triangles either! Woo hoo! Haha
I could relate much more to these characters and their close network of frienda both personal and online. I have many friends I met online and they really can be great people, one just has to be careful, which is the whole point of the story. Two thumbs from me 👍😁👍
The tech described in the story seem a bit far fetched but if you've done any research you'd be surprised at the kind of tech our world is currently working on. I think the novel does a good job of making us question what we think we want/should allowed with the tools given to us. The cyber world seemed another thing all together and I wonder if Otherworld would still exist even if all servers and headsets were destroyed....then again, it is said once something goes online, it'll be there forever in some shape or form....
I really enjoyed this series and am glad th ey decided not to make the heroes hunks that women drooled over and there were no love triangles either! Woo hoo! Haha
I could relate much more to these characters and their close network of frienda both personal and online. I have many friends I met online and they really can be great people, one just has to be careful, which is the whole point of the story. Two thumbs from me 👍😁👍
August 7, 2020
3 stars...
Hmm, not sure if I wanted to give this 2.5 or 3 stars. After a bit of thinking, 3 star fits as I enjoyed this series overall.
Otherlife felt a bit rushed and convenient at the end for our main characters. I don't mind suspending my belief in these stories but everything was just too perfect. Simon wasn't as annoying as he was in the previous book, that was a huge plus. Kat still felt bland and the others were still fun. The new characters were just... Fine.
In the end, glad to have read this series and has me wanting to test other books like this.
Hmm, not sure if I wanted to give this 2.5 or 3 stars. After a bit of thinking, 3 star fits as I enjoyed this series overall.
Otherlife felt a bit rushed and convenient at the end for our main characters. I don't mind suspending my belief in these stories but everything was just too perfect. Simon wasn't as annoying as he was in the previous book, that was a huge plus. Kat still felt bland and the others were still fun. The new characters were just... Fine.
In the end, glad to have read this series and has me wanting to test other books like this.
February 1, 2020
I did not like the ending for this trilogy, the first book in this series was original and had a clear sense of where it was going, if you read the second one you would be right to be angry after that huge cliffhanger (I was), they try to fix it on this installment and they almost did it , but that ending with both the main character and his “imaginary grandparent” felt like a cop out.... .
February 22, 2021
The last book in a decent little series. It draws a lot of similarities to Ready Player One but lacks some of the detail and big ideas that made Ready Player One so great. This was probably the second best book in the trilogy.
I thought the second book was by far the best and I enjoyed all three but I don’t think I liked them enough that I would read the series again.
I thought the second book was by far the best and I enjoyed all three but I don’t think I liked them enough that I would read the series again.
June 9, 2020
I'd rate this one a 3.5 star. The continued adventures from book one. Things get crazier, but to me parts were very predictable. The real world stuff was CRAZY! I enjoyed this series, but this book felt very rushed at the end.
March 2, 2020
Good conclusion to the SAO meets Ready Player One trilogy. I thought that the book concluded quite well. Quite enjoyed this series
December 1, 2021
It was ok to finish the series but the ending was strange.
May 7, 2023
A decent finish to the series of books.
I am glad to have read them.
I am glad to have read them.
February 18, 2020
I am so sad this series is over
January 24, 2020
This crazy finale just keeps you guessing and wondering what is going on. This whole series had so many awesome twist and it was very fast-paced. There is a lot of humor, great characters and amazing virtual reality world-building. This is a contemporary version of James Dashner's Eye of Mind series or Marie Lu's Warcross. If you love sci-fi YA, and have not started this series, you are missing out!!!
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