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Liked It “This is a great satire on society and an entertaining short novel (compared to others) and very quick reading (206 pages). |
Didn’t Like It “I am not typically a reader of SciFi, but I was drawn to this book because of my love of Disney World. While the book had a interesting premise, it was not my favorite. I found the futuristic terms and language difficult to follow. I enjoyed the references to Disney World and the Magic...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“it was ok”
Jeff D wrote this review Wednesday, October 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Business intrigue in the near future set against the backdrop of a pluralistic Disneyland. Fair. (First book of the Bahamas trip)”
Jack R wrote this review Sunday, August 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I am not typically a reader of SciFi, but I was drawn to this book because of my love of Disney World. While the book had a interesting premise, it was not my favorite. I found the futuristic terms and language difficult to follow. I enjoyed the references to Disney World and the Magic Kingdom, but the lack of character development was not enough to keep me entertained.”
Joanna B wrote this review Monday, August 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I've heard so much about whuffie these days that I needed to check out this book. Plus I'm a huge Disney fan. The book was good, but not great. Often times predictable. I think someone now familiar with WDW and the magic kingdom would not understand a lot of them book, or at least find it difficult to follow.”
Chad P wrote this review Monday, August 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Kind of fun, wouldn't say I was really drawn into it. A little sad for the happiest place on earth.”
Stan W wrote this review Tuesday, July 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“ This is a great satire on society and an entertaining short novel (compared to others) and very quick reading (206 pages).
Mike C wrote this review Tuesday, May 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
In the future a cure is found for death. People can live as long as they want or go into hibernation ("dead-heading") for a few hundred years until something more interesting comes along. Scarcity is eliminated across the globe, so no more need for currency or even a full-time job. People work that want to, composing symphonies or whatever for "whuffie" -- which is credit earned in the form of respect and attention.
Volunteers keep Disneyworld running and the story takes place there as politics and sabotage enter the picture, even among volunteers. Very entertaining. This is a great way to get acquainted with a very good writer. Corey Doctorow is like a modern Jonathan Swift. Also check out his website - - - www.craphound.com.”
“Interesting exploration of a society where you don't have to die, but you probably want to back up.”
Potch wrote this review Wednesday, April 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Should be required reading for everyone. Takes place in the "Magic Kingdom", in Orlando, FL, slightly in the future. Death has been cured, and the Bitch'un society has taken over.”
Adam D wrote this review Wednesday, February 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I went into this story with high expectations. The title implied a spoof on the magic kingdom and Disney told in a humourous, sci-fi way. And it did as promised, but the narration which starts in the middle of the story left me confused for most of the novel because the world that Jules inhabits isn't really explained. But aside from that rather large detail, this story was a very funny take on life, the world and the relevance of Disney World. ”
Elisha D wrote this review Monday, January 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
