I don't disagree with your assessment of the book and its ideas. The book is not very deep on any level, technical or emotional.
For me, it doesn't have to be. It's a light, fun read that I can scramble through and smile about when I need an escape from my own reality.
That's not to say there aren't some solid ideas that should be explored in greater depth. I just don't think this particular story is the right place to dig deep.
Someone in this thread suggested that they might enjoy a sequel. I partially agree ... I think that the technology ideas, the dystopian future, and the OASIS itself lend themselves greatly to deeper exploration as a setting. I just don't really think most of the characters are worth exploring any deeper. The story is good, maybe even great (I like it a lot, but I'm weird), but it feels complete. Let's move on and play a little with the RPO fictional world itself.
For me, it doesn't have to be. It's a light, fun read that I can scramble through and smile about when I need an escape from my own reality.
That's not to say there aren't some solid ideas that should be explored in greater depth. I just don't think this particular story is the right place to dig deep.
Someone in this thread suggested that they might enjoy a sequel. I partially agree ... I think that the technology ideas, the dystopian future, and the OASIS itself lend themselves greatly to deeper exploration as a setting. I just don't really think most of the characters are worth exploring any deeper. The story is good, maybe even great (I like it a lot, but I'm weird), but it feels complete. Let's move on and play a little with the RPO fictional world itself.