This was a great book that spanned several themes that I enjoy: friendships and relationships spanning decades, coming-of-age, video games, entrepreneurship, ambition, creativity, and more! I really liked the way it was written and the different methods and techniques Zevin employed to convey the story to us.

I can't quite put my finger on why but I had a magical feeling when I started the book, that dissipated a little part way through. Perhaps it had to do with a (perceived, at least to me) slow-down of pace? Frustration with the characters and their choices? I'm not sure, but I thought it would have more of an emotional punch on me and that I'd be itching to pick it up when I put it down, and that wasn't the case.

Still, a great read! You don't have to love video games to get into it, but if you do, it's a huge bonus!