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When Sam catches sight of Sadie at a crowded train station one winter morning he is catapulted back to the brief time they spent playing together as children. Some books MAY have a red or black dot or line on the edge of the page by the spine. The spark is immediate, and together they get to work on what they love - making games to delight, challenge and immerse players, finding an intimacy in digital worlds that eludes them in their real lives. When the pair spot each other eight years later in a crowded train station, they are catapulted back to that moment. What comes next is a story of friendship and rivalry, fame and creativity, betrayal and tragedy, perfect worlds and imperfect ones. When Sam catches sight of Sadie at a crowded train station one morning he is catapulted straight back to childhood, and the hours they spent immersed in playing games. BOOK CLUB CHOICE - NOVEMBER 2023 'Love, friendship and betrayal. Two kids meet in a hospital gaming room in 1987. .
Reviews
Kathryn
I found myself skimming loads of this one mainly during their interactions. There is a lot about games and gaming in this book and I love it! I kind of wanted his and Sadie’s relationship to blossom but I know why the author didn’t do that.
Em (ef_reads)
Even the lows. “So, Sam, don’t you want to see the world with magic eyes? Who would have thought - a entrancing book about video game development, relationships and becoming adults. And that's where the magic happened.
Amazon Customer
But their friendship is struggling under the weight of their success. “You’re my best friend.