A core message, notably emphasized in the Spielberg film adaptation , is the necessity of connecting in the real world despite the allure of digital escape.
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💡 "As terrifying and painful as reality can be, it's also the only place where you can find true happiness. Because reality is real" ( Goodreads ). A core message, notably emphasized in the Spielberg