In Real Life
by Cory Doctorow, Jen Wang
In Real Life by Cory Doctorow, Jen Wang holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 16.7K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 175 pages.
About In Real Life
Anda loves Coarsegold Online, the massively-multiplayer role-playing game where she spends most of her free time. It's a place where she can be a leader, a fighter, a hero. It's a place where she can meet people from all over the world, and make friends. But things become a lot more complicated when Anda befriends a gold farmer--a poor Chinese kid whose avatar in the game illegally collects valuable objects and then sells them to players from developed countries with money to burn. This behavior is strictly against the rules in Coarsegold, but Anda soon comes to realize that questions of right and wrong are a lot less straightforward when a real person's real livelihood is at stake. From acclaimed teen author (Little Brother, For the Win) and Boing Boing editor Cory Doctorow and Koko Be Good creator Jen Wang, In Real Life is a perceptive and high-stakes look at adolescence, gaming, poverty, and culture clash.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Cory Doctorow, Jen Wang |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 175 |
| Genres | Comics & Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,704 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is In Real Life?
In Real Life is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is In Real Life worth reading?
Based on 16.7K reader ratings, In Real Life has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is In Real Life?
In Real Life has 175 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote In Real Life?
In Real Life was written by Cory Doctorow, Jen Wang. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for In Real Life?
The ISBN-13 for In Real Life is 9781596436590.0.
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