Q: Give us a sneak! What are you reading? Tell us about a
fun or fail scene in your current read.
I'm not reading anything "new" or an ARC or anything, but I'm REALLY enjoying what I'm reading. It's Ready Player One, by Ernest Cline. I've had a bit of a reading slump lately -- not that I didn't WANT to read, but I think I read 3 or 4 books in a row that I really didn't like (or didn't even finish) so starting this book was a breath of fresh air!
Without going into too much detail, suffice it to say there are a lot of references to the 1980s in Ready Player One, and I'm a "child" of the 80s -- well, that's a stretch. Let's just say I was about 30 years younger back then... Movies, songs, video games, clothing, hair styles, TV, books -- you name it, it is mentioned in this book. And, it's a very entertaining story even without those references.
There's a scene when our main characters are arguing about one's favorite movie from the 80s (Ladyhawke) and they mention a bunch of other 80s things and I was laughing out loud. (I've never even heard of Ladyhawke...) pp. 40 - 42.
Hopefully I'll post a full review sometime next week. So far, it's a "5!"
How about you? I can't wait to read your answers. I think this week is gonna be fun....
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ReplyDeleteBieke @ Istyria book blog
You know you are the second person I have come across in the blogosphere that is reading this book... must be a good one=)
ReplyDeleteI loved this one SO MUCH. I should reread it soon, I think.
ReplyDeleteI just watched Ladyhawke again a few weeks ago - I still love it. Perhaps I'll have to read this book.
ReplyDeleteI actually just found out about this book a few weeks ago and have since added it to my TBR list, I like the sound of this! Glad to hear you're loving it so much so far :D Thanks for sharing & happy Friday ♥
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Micheline @ Lunar Rainbows
This sounds like a truly fun read! Ah, the 80s. Haven't heard of it though. There's never enough time to read everything. Thanks for sharing.
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Sandra @ SSBF Blog
Passing through to say hi!I'm a new follower who found you by FF blog hop and hope I can see you back at my blog or blogs =)
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Bummer you were going through a slump of books you weren't crazy about! That happened to me a bit ago too. I'm glad you're enjoying this one though!!
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Jessica@Lovin' Los Libros
OMG I freaking LOVED Ready Player One. LOVED IT!!! I'm so glad its getting you out of your reading slump!
ReplyDeleteOh I love that book. Ernest Cline is going to be at YABfest on may 11th in my town. i am so excited.
ReplyDeleteWell, I wasn't alive in the 80's but if my parents' pictures are anything to go by, it was an exciting time to live in:) Enjoy!And thanks so much for stopping by my blog! New follower:)
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