In Real Life

Disappointing, because I usually enjoy this author. This ends up being a simplified version of the politics in his novel For the Win. Doctorow has his agenda, but doesn't take the time to set it up which is a real disservice, because it had so much possibility. If you want a strong female heroin gamer, Check out Felicia Day's The Guild comics. You get to see a female gamer grow into the strong woman she is without the proselytizing and lack of depth in this book. Sorry Doc, you've done better.