Reasons Why You Should Read This Book:
There are many reasons why this is a great novel. The characters and story are relatable and real, the action in many sequences is graphic and
descriptive, the point of view can be relatable and is used very well, and the story is original.
First off, the characters are normal teenagers, each living their own ordinary life. This may sound a bit boring at first, but the characters can be very relatable and their presence goes great with the story. The story itself is something that can even be relatable; it is a problem that could happen in the real world. These students, the main characters in the story, all live lives like teenagers would; with their own cliques, lifestyles, love interests, and dislike of school. Many of their problems and situations can be relatable and enjoyable to read about. “Practice was brutal, and after two hours Nick was soaked in sweat. He hobbled into the shower on aching legs, stood under the stream of hot water, and closed his eyes. Colin still hadn’t turned up, and Frank Bethune had gone crazy, as expected.” (Poznanski 3)
Next, the action described in many of the scenes describing the game is somewhat graphic and descriptive. It adds a much-needed intensity to the story that constantly spices it up and keeps it interesting. The author can go from an ordinary day in high school to a deadly battle in the dank depths of a dungeon very well. The way the action and story flow is great. “The troll bellows again, this time in pain. Dark red blood, thick as syrup, wells up out of a wound. Stunned, Sarius stares at the broad trickle and notices too late that his opponent’s Morningstar is spinning above him.” (Poznanski 52)
Subsequently, the point of view in this story is used excellently. With only the eyes and thoughts of the
main character, Nick, the readers are forced to be as clueless as him. The readers slowly figure out the deviousness of Erebos at the pace of Nick. All of
the danger is through his eyes, and his feelings are expressed throughout the pages. It really adds realism to the novel and a reason to keep
reading.
Finally, the story is like nothing ever written before, at least not as well. The original plot of a video
game slowly taking over a high school lets the reader be interested in the story, always wanting to see what happens. There are no places in the story where the reader can expect what is going to happen. The whole novel is a mystery.
descriptive, the point of view can be relatable and is used very well, and the story is original.
First off, the characters are normal teenagers, each living their own ordinary life. This may sound a bit boring at first, but the characters can be very relatable and their presence goes great with the story. The story itself is something that can even be relatable; it is a problem that could happen in the real world. These students, the main characters in the story, all live lives like teenagers would; with their own cliques, lifestyles, love interests, and dislike of school. Many of their problems and situations can be relatable and enjoyable to read about. “Practice was brutal, and after two hours Nick was soaked in sweat. He hobbled into the shower on aching legs, stood under the stream of hot water, and closed his eyes. Colin still hadn’t turned up, and Frank Bethune had gone crazy, as expected.” (Poznanski 3)
Next, the action described in many of the scenes describing the game is somewhat graphic and descriptive. It adds a much-needed intensity to the story that constantly spices it up and keeps it interesting. The author can go from an ordinary day in high school to a deadly battle in the dank depths of a dungeon very well. The way the action and story flow is great. “The troll bellows again, this time in pain. Dark red blood, thick as syrup, wells up out of a wound. Stunned, Sarius stares at the broad trickle and notices too late that his opponent’s Morningstar is spinning above him.” (Poznanski 52)
Subsequently, the point of view in this story is used excellently. With only the eyes and thoughts of the
main character, Nick, the readers are forced to be as clueless as him. The readers slowly figure out the deviousness of Erebos at the pace of Nick. All of
the danger is through his eyes, and his feelings are expressed throughout the pages. It really adds realism to the novel and a reason to keep
reading.
Finally, the story is like nothing ever written before, at least not as well. The original plot of a video
game slowly taking over a high school lets the reader be interested in the story, always wanting to see what happens. There are no places in the story where the reader can expect what is going to happen. The whole novel is a mystery.
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