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Publisher's Note:

A completely unique and in-depth look at the creator of Minecraft, Markus "Notch" Persson, and his rise from unknown computer programmer to multi-millionaire international gaming icon. Minecraft, the "virtual Lego" game Markus crafted in his free time, has become one of the most talked about activities since Tetris. Talked about by tens of millions of people, in fact. It is the story of unlikely success, fast money, and the power of digital technology to rattle an empire. And it is about creation, exclusion, and the feeling of not fitting in. Here Markus opens up for the first time about his life. About his old Lego-filled desk at school. About the first computer his father brought home one day. But also about growing up in a family marked by drug abuse and conflict. But above all it is the story of the fine line between seeming misfit and creative madman, and the birth of a tech visionary. Minecraft: The Unlikely Tale of Markus "Notch" Persson and the Game that Changed Everything is a Cinderella story for the Internet age.…

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Minecraft: The Unlikely Tale of Markus “Notch” Persson and the Game that Changed Everything

by Daniel Goldberg

Reviewer: Lydia
Genre: Non-Fiction
Recommended Age: 14+

Overall Book Review:

Many of the people that interested in this review will be parents looking into this book for their children. Children who are obsessed with this game called Minecraft–which is still quite confusing to me. No, I didn’t read this book to try to better understand this game that has become a worldwide phenomenon. I wasn’t expecting to suddenly realize all of the fun I had been missing. I’ve tried to play Minecraft– really. I have. Although this book made me think I should perhaps try again, I’m not quite there yet.

If you love Minecraft, or if you have a child who loves Minecraft, read this book! It doesn’t give any tutorials or how-tos like so many other books about the game, but instead, it tells the story behind the creator of Minecraft. It explains how a young man still lived at home with his mother after he had reached adulthood. His mother started to despair that he would ever find his place in the world. And then, Markus Persson found his place. There are many more details that this book covers.  Not only is it a fun book for an adult to read, but younger readers will be really inspired by Markus’ story of success.


Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language: 2 religious exclamations; 1 mild obscenity; 1 derogatory name; 2 F-Word derivatives.

Violence/Gore: A daughter fights with her parents; gaming violence is mentioned and briefly described in several instances; a man’s father is mentioned to commit suicide.

Sex/Nudity:  None

Mature Subject Matter:

Divorce, gambling.

Alcohol / Drug Use:

A man’s father and sister are addicted to drugs; a minor girl uses drugs, drinks alcohol; adults drink; adults smoke; a man’s drug abuse is referred to several times.

Overall Book Rating
Profanity/Language
Rating:
6
10
Violence/Gore
Rating:
2
10
Sex/Nudity
Rating:
0
10

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About the Reviewer

Lydia
Books and reading have always been an important part of my life. When I was very young, my grandma was the library director at our local public library. Years later, after she had retired, I became a librarian at the same library and worked there for several years before taking a part-time job at a local coffee shop, which gives me more time to do what I love, to read and to review books! A few of my favorite authors are Aimee Bender, Diane Chamberlain, and Curtis Sittenfeld however, I will read almost any book I come across! In my spare time you can find me reading (of course), volunteering at a wildlife animal rehab, or hanging out with my three house rabbits.

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