8/28/14

     New book: The Universe Versus Alex Woods

     I just started reading a new book by Gavin Extence, The Universe Versus Alex Woods. so far I think I'm going to like it. But, I'm only done with the first chapter so I may be wrong. I've never read anything by him before, so I did a little research to see what I am getting myself into. 

     Gavin extence was born in 1982 and spent his childhood in Swineshead, Lincolnshire; a country in the UK. The Universe Versus Alex Woods is his first book. He won the Waterstones 11 literary prize for the book. He has a PhD in Film studies. Gavin is also married and he and his wife have a daughter. 

Ready Player One

        In my summer reading book, Ready Player one, the main character is wade. wade is a complex character because he is changed by his experience. At the beginning of the book, wade wants to do nothing but play video games and escape reality. Wade hates his life and he would do anything to escape the real world. By the end of the book however, Wade doesn't have that urge anymore. He wants to live in the real world, with his newfound friends because he appreciates what reality really has to offer. 

The article I read talks about how not-so-far-off the book really is. There is a very good chance that something similar to this could happen in the future but at the same time the book is very enjoyable.