Edward Bloor
Uncover how a controversial virtual reality game propels a quiet girl to unravel the mystery of her mother's death and become her own formidable crusader in Edward Bloor's compelling narrative.
Roberta Ritter, a quiet wallflower drifting through the mundane current of her unremarkable existence, had long fantasized about a heroic figure sweeping her away from the monotony. For years, she's been little more than a doormat, her sharp intelligence overshadowed by a deep-seated insecurity rooted in the loss of her mother just a few years prior. Her afternoons are squandered amidst the blinking, dying lights of a perpetually failing arcade tucked away in an equally desolate shopping mall, a testament to her passive acceptance of her lot. But then, an unexpected force bursts into her stagnant world. This "Crusader," however, isn't a flesh-and-blood hero, but an immersive virtual reality war game. Despite, or perhaps fueled by, the heated controversy surrounding its overt themes of racism and violence, the game becomes the arcade's unexpected blockbuster, drawing a diverse and often volatile crowd. Its arrival detonates a dormant fuse in Roberta's life, shattering her carefully constructed, if dull, routine. Acquaintances she once considered friends transform into bitter adversaries, while surprising strangers emerge as vital allies in an escalating conflict. Amidst this chaotic landscape, Roberta stumbles upon startling clues about the mysterious circumstances surrounding her mother's untimely death, a tragedy she had long accepted at face value. As she navigates the blurred lines between virtual battles and very real threats, uncovering truths hidden beneath layers of deception, Roberta is forced to shed her passivity. In this crucible, she not only learns to fiercely defend herself but ultimately embraces her own agency, transforming from a quiet observer into her own formidable crusader.
Authors: Edward Bloor
Publication date: 01-04-2007
Language: en
Pages: 497
Rating: 5 / 5
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Edward Bloor is an American author of young adult fiction, known for his novels that often explore themes of social justice, prejudice, and conformity in distinctive settings. His works include "Cracker! The Best Dog in Vietnam," "Memory of Kin," "Storage," and "Taken." Bloor has been praised for his ability to create complex characters and thought-provoking plots. Before becoming a full-time author, he worked as an English teacher.
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