Otherworld by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller is a science fiction novel that deals with virtual reality. It tells the story of Simon, the son of wealthy parents who has a penchant for getting into trouble and who's been kicked out of many schools. Simon also falls in love with Kat, but Kat's parents forbid her from dating Simon. After a terrible accident which leaves people dead, Simon falls into a coma. It is during that time, that the virtual reality game Otherworld is introduced. The game's creators peddle it as a fun way to escape reality, but Simon suspects there is an ulterior motive behind it. Simon now must do what he can in order to stop the game's creators and ultimately save humanity.
The main point the author tries to get across is the tremendous and awesome power rapidly-evolving technology has on humanity. When used irresponsibly, it has the power to alter human mind in a frightening way. If you enjoyed Ready Player One, you will certainly love Otherworld.
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