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Armada

Armada

Science FictionSpace Opera
Pages
528
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

Zack Lightman lives for the thrill of science fiction, but his reality is far from the adventures he craves. He knows the difference between fantasy and reality, or so he thought. When a real alien spaceship, identical to those in his favorite video game, appears, Zack's world is turned upside down. Suddenly, his gaming skills are Earth's last hope against an alien invasion, thrusting him into the hero role he only dreamed of.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousLightheartedInspiring
Chosen OneFish Out of Water

Genres

Science Fiction Space Opera Thriller Adventure

About the author

E
Ernest Cline

ERNEST CLINE is an internationally best-selling novelist, screenwriter, father, and full-time geek. He is the author of the novels Ready Player One and Armada and co-screenwriter of the film adaptation of Ready Player One, directed by Steven Spielberg. His books have been published in over fifty countries and have spent more than 100 weeks on The New York Times Best Sellers list. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his family, a time-traveling DeLorean, and a large collection of classic video games.

Characters

Zack LightmanProtagonist
Xavier LightmanSupporting

Zack's father, who died in an accident when Zack was a baby, leaving behind notebooks full of conspiracy theories.

Alexis LarkinSupporting

A skilled recruit and pilot Zack meets at the training base, who becomes his closest ally and love interest.

Ray WierzbowskiSupporting

Owner of the Starbase Ace video game shop where Zack works, and a father figure to him.

Archibald VanceSupporting

The Earth Defense Alliance's top-ranking admiral, overseeing the fight against the invasion.

All characters in Armada

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this book a sequel to Ready Player One?

    This is a standalone story that is not narratively connected to the author's other works, though it shares a similar focus on gaming culture and 1980s nostalgia.

  • Is there a film adaptation of this book?

    Universal Pictures acquired the feature film rights to the story in 2012, and the project has remained in development with various screenwriters attached to draft the script.

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