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By day i am publisher of quirk books, where i edit a variety of fiction and nonfiction. Set in 1987, the first few pages of jason rekulak s debut novel are nearly as laden with nostalgic references as ernest clines books. Normally, even if a book has glaring flaws which i think this one has surpassed flaws and reached a new level, im still willing to read another book from that author in the future. A lateinthegame caper to penetrate an impossible fortress marys girlsonly catholic school ups the ante. The animators by kayla rae whitaker is one of the 20 best books to read in february as featured in o magazines reading room. Shappy2014 written by jason rekulak read by griffin newman format. Jason rekulak s debut novel, the impossible fortress, is a fun, retro80s computer nerd gaming romp that ultimately falls flat. If you were raised on sixteen candles and pretty in pink, love throwback music marathons, or just started bingewatching stranger things, this novels for you. This was one of 2017s recommended books by amazon and the quickest and simplest read on my watch, it only took me 4 days to complete. The impossible fortress both celebrates and subverts 80s. I think it was nostalgia that sold me on reading the impossible fortress.
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For three teenage boys billy, alf, and clark who are desperately uneducated in the ways of women, the magazine is somewhat of a holy grail. Impossible fortress by jason rekulak off the shelf. He lives in philadelphia with his wife and two children. Jason rekulakas hilarious debut novel offers a nostalgic celebration of oldschool computer programming, vintage video games, and the last great days of life before the internet. The impossible fortress audiobook by jason rekulak. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Rekulak s novel will have readers of a certain age waxing nostalgic about space invaders and humming hall and oates, but its still a fun ride that will appeal to all. The impossible fortress book by jason rekulak official. The impossible fortress, by jason rekulak march 8, 2017 at 11. Jason rekulak is the publisher of philadelphiabased quirk books, where he has overseen acquisition of a number of, well, very quirky books, including the no. To learn more and play a version of the impossible fortress game, visit. The impossible fortress book by jason rekulak official publisher. Author jason rekulaks ability to conjure powerful adolescent feelings of friendship.
The impossible fortress is a comingof age crime caper that explores the timeless and everconfusing realities of male adolescence. Impossible fortress is the first book that jason rekulak has authored, but as the publisher of quirk books, hes been involved in bringing hits like miss peregrines home for peculiar children and pride and prejudice and zombies into the world. Its laden with nostalgic references of the 80s which was a major plus point for me. Listen to impossible fortress audiobook by jason rekulak. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. He has ghostwritten several books but the impossible fortress is his first novel to be published under his own name. The impossible fortress by jason rekulak was a comingofage mixtape story that plays a relationship torn between a crush and your best friends, with a taste of heisty delight, computer geekiness and winsome dreams taking you in a trip down memory lane while listening to old classical music and waking a vibe of your fourteen year old self.
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