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Rabbits

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'Rabbits' by Terry Miles follows the story of K and his friend Chloe as they navigate through a mysterious game named Rabbits that poses a risk they know they shouldn't be involved in. The game presents enigmatic challenges, coincidences, and altered realities that pull the characters into a world of uncertainty, where the consequences of losing are dire. As the plot unfolds, the boundaries between reality, gaming, and mysticism blur, leading K and Chloe on a quest to save the world from impending doom caused by disruptions within the game. The narrative weaves elements of alternate realities, conspiracy theories, and the influence of ley lines, creating a thought-provoking and intriguing storyline that keeps readers guessing until the end.

The writing style of Terry Miles in 'Rabbits' has been described as engaging, with a mix of sci-fi, mysticism, and pop culture references that add depth to the storyline. The author's ability to create a world where the game of Rabbits becomes a mind-bending experience for the characters and readers alike, showcases a unique blend of storytelling that challenges perceptions and immerses the audience in a complex web of reality and fantasy.

Characters:

The characters, particularly the protagonist K, are relatable and characterized by diversity, while engaging in a complex narrative about a game.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is criticized for being formulaic and lacking depth, often 'telling' instead of 'showing', which affects the overall readability.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a mysterious alternate reality game filled with conspiracy elements and complications, starting strong but ultimately falling short on closure.

Setting:

The setting intertwines the game world with real locations and pop culture, primarily centered in Seattle, enhancing its immersive quality.

Pacing:

The pacing is inconsistent, starting strong but becoming sluggish and confusing, which can result in reader disengagement.
The smiles vanished from the assembled collection of conspiracy hounds and deep Web curiosity seekers, their private conversations stopped mid-sentence, their phones quickly stashed into a variety of ...

Notes:

Rabbits is a 2021 novel by Terry Miles published by Del Rey Books.
The protagonist, K, is gender ambiguous and has an eidetic memory.
The story involves an alternate reality game called Rabbits that threatens the fabric of the universe.
The book has been compared to Ready Player One for its pop culture references and themes.
Terry Miles is also known for creating the podcast Rabbits, which is set in the same universe as the book.
Readers often find the plot to be convoluted and challenging to follow as it progresses.
The game Rabbits involves mysterious coincidences and connections, similar to the Mandela Effect.
The narrative mixes elements of mystery, thriller, and sci-fi, creating a unique reading experience.
Many readers felt frustrated by the lack of closure and clarity in the story's conclusion.
The book explores themes of perception, reality, and the impact of technology on lives.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Potential content warnings include mental health themes, existential dread, and references to psychological distress.

From The Publisher:

A deadly underground game might just be altering reality itself in this all-new adventure set in the world of the hit Rabbits podcast.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

"A wild ride . . . impossible to put down."-Publishers Weekly (starred review)

It's an average work day. You've been wrapped up in a task, and you check the clock when you come up for air-4:44 p.m. You check your email, and 44 unread messages have built up. With a shock, you realize the date is April 4-4/4. And when you get in your car to drive home, your odometer reads 44,444.

Coincidence? Or have you just seen the edge of a rabbit hole?

Rabbits is a mysterious alternate reality game so vast it uses the entire world as its canvas.

Since the game started in 1959, ten iterations have appeared and nine winners have been declared. The identities of these winners are unknown.

So is their reward, which is whispered to be NSA or CIA recruitment, vast wealth, immortality, or perhaps even the key to the secrets of the universe itself.

But the deeper you get, the more dangerous the game becomes. Players have died in the past-and the body count is rising.

And now the eleventh round is about to begin.

Enter K-a Rabbits obsessive who has been trying to find a way into the game for years. That path opens when K is approached by billionaire Alan Scarpio, rumored to be the winner of the sixth iteration. Scarpio says that something has gone wrong with the game and that K needs to fix it before Eleven starts, or the whole world will pay the price.

Five days later, Scarpio is declared missing.

Two weeks after that, K blows the deadline: Eleven begins.

And suddenly, the fate of the entire universe is at stake.

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1 comment(s)

Did Not Like
1 month

Good, but annoying

This was a fun and interesting story but 1) I think my excitement for only-I-can-save-the-day gamer stories started and ended with Ready Player One and 2) too. many. details. Stop with all the adjectives and brand names of the cassette tape players everyone has and name dropping. It's just distracting and annoying. Ready Player One suffered from this too but at least when I read that it was a little more novel.

 
 
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