This book has a slow start, but if you stick with it it really does get better. ( )

Poorly written, but worth reading to satisfy my curiosity about the "back story" in the Myst game. First half of the book is incredibly slow and dull, the second half is a little better. ( )

It's interesting enough -- the idea of writing worlds into being is definitely fascinating. ( )

I liked the computer games, but liked the books more. ( )

Good book though not exactly what I'd hoped for. I'd hoped it would go all the way through to the very start of the first Myst game, but it doesn't. This book focuses on Atrus growing up, primarily ages 14-17 or so. You learn about Atrus' early experiences with writing ages, as well as a great deal about Ghen. It also tells of how Atrus first meets Catherine, his wife. I recommend this book being read after playing 2 or 3 of the Myst games because it will give it more significance. I do however recommend playing Uru afterwards because a few of the settings in that game are taken from this book. ( )