Ernest Cline 's novel is described as ` ` Willy Boy meets the Matrix '' A love letter to growing up geek , it features an intergalactic scavenger hunt and romance . He also wrote ` ` Fan Wars '' movie , an ode to ` ` Fan Wars '' fans .
Ernest Cline 's novel is described as `` Willy Wonka meets the Matrix '' A love letter to growing up geek , it combines an intergalactic scavenger hunt and romance . Cline also wrote `` Fan Boys '' movie , an ode to `` Star Wars '' fans .