“If you like creepy thrillers that fling you from page to page until you can’t put the book down, Eerbos should go on your To Be Read list.” - Girls in the Stacks, 02/24/12 “A solid purchase where gaming is popular-in other words, most libraries.” - School Library Journal, 07/12 “A page-turner of a book.” - Geist, 06/12 a prescient page-turner and a provocative, believable portrayal of the seductive world of virtual gaming.” - Publishers Weekly, *starred review People of all ages can enjoy this book, however, it is going to be more appealing to teens because of the video game theme.Īvid reader or not, “Erebos” will certainly pull readers in and is worth the read.“The depiction of gaming raises a host of provocative questions about its prevalence in popular culture, and the book will likely appeal to fans of Cory Doctorow.” - Horn Book, 06/12 It’s no wonder readers get hooked so quickly and it’s hard to tear themselves away. Overall, “Erebos” is very well written and readers won’t be able to put the book down once they start. In addition to that, all the chapters spent on describing the game takes away from the narrative and doesn’t actually contribute to the main plot the author is getting at. Also, the game seems unrealistic which draws away interest and relativism from the book. Poznanski wrote in such a way that makes the reader feel submerged into the book and game, “Erebos.”ĭespite its strengths, at times in the book the author switches from using present tense in the game to past tense in the real world which may confuse the reader. The language isn’t very advanced and is easy to follow.

Poznanski uses great detail and diligence in her writing.

“Erebos” will appeal not only to gamers but any fan of adventure and suspense. The pace of the book is fast and reflects the high tension onto the reader. It’s unlike any game Nick has ever seen and it sends him on unusual tasks that quickly become dangerous. When sixteen-year-old Nick Dunmore receives a mysterious package containing a video game called “Erebos,” the cross between the virtual world and reality begin to blur. The book’s great mystery and romantic subplot keeps the reader curious and engaged throughout. The thrilling book “Erebos” by Ursula Poznanski is an intense and excellent page turner leaving cliffhangers at the end of every chapter. The book “Erebos” by Ursula Poznanski is a must-read with its mysterious plot of a manipulative and dangerous video game that tries to take over the lives of Nick Dunmore and his high school friends.

Since then, “Erebos” has gained international recognition after winning Germany’s Youth Literature Prize and been translated into 23 languages. “Erebos,” a fantasy fiction book, was published in January of 2010 and was originally written in German.

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