Otherworld
Otherworld
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Virtual Reality • Near Future
2017
YA
14-18 years
HL700L
Super Short Summary
Otherworld by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller is a science fiction novel about a person named Simon navigating a virtual reality world. This immersive digital universe, initially designed for gaming, becomes perilous as people discover it can alter reality itself, blurring lines between the real world and Otherworld.
Adventurous
Mysterious
Fantastical
Suspenseful
Dark
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Otherworld by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller offers a thrilling dive into a virtual reality adventure. Readers appreciate its fast-paced narrative and imaginative world-building, appealing to tech-savvy audiences. Some critique the character development as lacking depth. The story's engaging nature makes it a gripping read, despite occasional predictability. Overall, a captivating blend of technology and adventure.
Who Should Read Otherworld?
Readers who enjoy immersive virtual realities, like in Ready Player One, or fans of YA dystopian adventures such as The Hunger Games, would likely be captivated by Otherworld. This book appeals to tech-savvy readers who love exploring the intersection of gaming and reality.
11,071 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Jason Segel is not only an author but also an actor, widely known for his role as Marshall Eriksen on the television series How I Met Your Mother.
"Otherworld" is the first book in a trilogy co-authored by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller, who previously collaborated on the Nightmares! series.
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Before teaming up with Kirsten Miller, Jason Segel initially gained experience in writing through his work on movie screenplays and television scripts.
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Novel • Fiction
Virtual Reality • Near Future
2017
YA
14-18 years
HL700L
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