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Nerdy Bryan Biggins discovers one morning that his life has become a video game. But instead of slaying dragons, he must navigate deadly dodgeballs and keep coins handy for extra time. To survive, Bryan must convince his friends that he's in danger, and not insane. This meta world creatively spoofs video game culture, and Anderson's tale is both hilarious and honest.