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**lo! i have made a readalike list for this book over on riffle!**
http://www.rifflebooks.com/list/23995...
let me get the gripes out of the way first, because despite overall being a fun, escapist book, there are things that rankle.
i have a crush on the 80's (not an obsession, mind you, but a crush. when i was little i managed to simultaneously want to make out with both jon cryer and molly ringwald and to this day depeche mode's album black celebration soothes many sorrows.

so a book that revolve ...more
http://www.rifflebooks.com/list/23995...
let me get the gripes out of the way first, because despite overall being a fun, escapist book, there are things that rankle.
i have a crush on the 80's (not an obsession, mind you, but a crush. when i was little i managed to simultaneously want to make out with both jon cryer and molly ringwald and to this day depeche mode's album black celebration soothes many sorrows.

so a book that revolve ...more

A thoroughly enjoyable book for those that are interested in computers, the 80's and a glimpse of what the future could be like. Very likable characters, convincing villains, and a good plot of hunting for hidden treasure.
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Like watching over someone's shoulder while they play a video game--don't know if it's timeless, but it's a lot of fun.
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i really liked this, but it made me sad that mark fabi's "wyrm" is out of print. very similar from the pop culture to the geek culture to the quest and the virtual reality mmorpg. but the characters here were more accessible and i appreciated the slight futuristic touch.
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