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Girl Gone Viral
416 pages, 2019
For seventeen-year-old Opal Hopper, code is magic. She builds entire worlds from scratch: Mars craters, shimmering lakes, any virtual experience her heart desires. But she can't code her dad back into her life. When he disappeared after her tenth birthday, leaving only a cryptic note, Opal tried desperately to find him. And when he never turned up, she enrolled at a boarding school for technical prodigies and tried to forget.
Until now. Because WAVE, the world's biggest virtual reality platform, has announced a contest where the winner gets to meet its billionaire founder. The same billionaire who worked closely with Opal's dad. The one she always believed might know where he went. The one who maybe even murdered him. What begins as a small data hack to win the contest spirals out of control when Opal goes viral, digging her deeper into a hole of lies, hacks, and manipulation. How far will Opal go for the answers, or is it the attention she's wanted for years?
In Girl Gone Viral, Arvin Ahmadi shows us the immense power of technology. It's not just about posting selfies or chatting with friends. Technology can change lives, solve complex problems, and even help find missing people. It's a tool that, when used correctly, can make a significant impact.
The protagonist, Opal, is a testament to the power of determination. Despite the odds stacked against her, she never gives up on her quest to find her father. This book encourages us to stay determined and keep pushing, no matter how tough the situation gets.
Girl Gone Viral also explores the dark side of fame and viral culture. It's not always glamorous and can often lead to unwanted attention and scrutiny. Ahmadi makes us question the price of fame and whether it's worth it.
Throughout her journey, Opal finds solace and strength in her friendships. This book reminds us of the importance of having a strong support system and how crucial it is to maintain these relationships.
One of the most intriguing aspects of Girl Gone Viral is how it blurs the line between the real world and the virtual one. It makes us think about how much of our lives are lived online and how this can affect our perception of reality.
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