I cant possibly rave enough. It cant be done. You would all dismiss me as a raving fangirl with a complete lack of self control. And then I would have to go hang out with raving fans of other stripes and I would be deeply, deeply unhappy. Because the Potter People can be so weird... 
 I was dubious. Seriously dubious. As a child of the 80's myself I find myself wincing as the pop-culture of my childhood is handled as kitsch or referenced in a derogatory tone. And lord knows Geek Culture has also had it's share of denigration in media. 
 But hats off to Ernest Cline, who has melded the two with love and skill. I was afraid of seeing a Snow Crash ripoff, as both plots revolve around technology and it's effect on culture. I still compare the two, but in the best way possible. Ready Player One has a similar feel, but is utterly original and stands on it's own two feet. The language is simpler, more casual than Stephenson uses, but the tone and deft characterizations feel compatible. 
 I heartily recommend Internet Geeks and Gamers of all stripes pick this one up immediately, and hope like hell that there's a worthy sequel to follow this fantastic debut. 
 Special thanks to my OTHER cousin (who's name i wont use as I dont know his preferences in these things) for recommending this one to me.