On October 18 and Octoshe will read from her book at schools and at the Austrian Cultural Forum New York. Her book, Erebos, won the prestigious Children’s Literature Prize ( Jugendliteraturpreis) in 2011. Treffpunkt Bibliothek” – the largest Austrian literary festival, with events in libraries all over Austria and Austrian libraries abroad – we have invited author Ursula Poznanski. The receipt of the book had no influence on the opinions expressed in my review.For this year’s edition of “Österreich liest.
No payment was received in return for a review. Overall, this was an enjoyable and very different read for me.ĭisclaimer: I received an ARC of this book from the publisher. The plot kept me guessing, and it had its surprises. I have no idea why he is so popular.Īs Nick realizes that the game isn’t a regular game but that it’s plot reaches out to the real world, he and some other plays make it their mission to uncover its plans. While he is the only character that is really developed, he wasn’t likable. That is where my relationship with Nick ends. I’m not a gamer, but I can understand in relation to books and how I can spend a whole afternoon reading away without a care for the outside world. He must decide whether or not to let his addiction to the game control him. Nick faces a moral dilemma when the game asks him to complete a task with consequences. It is when the game begins to know too much about him that he becomes suspicious. I’m more of a book nerd and not much of a gamer, so Nick’s descent into obsession with the game fascinated me. For much of the first half, Nick’s character in the game goes on quests. Everyone knows everyone, but they aren’t allowed to reveal their identities in the game to one another. There is mystery and intrigue behind the game. Ursula Poznanski is an award-winning children’s author. This utterly convincing and suspenseful thriller originated in Germany, where it has become a runaway bestseller. The two set off on a dangerous mission in which the border between reality and the virtual world begins to blur. Now unable to play, Nick turns to a friend for help in finding out who controls the game. When it sends Nick on a deadly assignment, he refuses and is banished from the game. But Erebos knows a lot about the players and begins to manipulate their lives. Players of the game must obey strict rules: always play alone, never talk about the game, and never tell anyone your nickname.Ĭurious, Nick joins the game and quickly becomes addicted. When 16-year-old Nick receives a package containing the mysterious computer game Erebos, he wonders if it will explain the behavior of his classmates, who have been secretive lately. By Ursula Poznanski (author), Judith Pattinson (translator)īuy it: Amazon (Paperback) | Book DepositoryĪn intelligent computer game with a disturbing agenda.
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