Book Overview
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Now a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg. "Enchanting . . . Willy Wonka meets The Matrix."--USA Today - "As one adventure leads expertly to the next, time simply evaporates."--Entertainment Weekly A world at stake. A quest for the ultimate prize. Are you ready? In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time Wade Watts really feels alive is when he's jacked into the OASIS, a vast virtual world where most of humanity spends their days. When the eccentric creator of the OASIS dies, he leaves behind a series of fiendish puzzles, based on his obsession with the pop culture of decades past. Whoever is first to solve them will inherit his vast fortune--and control of the OASIS itself. Then Wade cracks the first clue. Suddenly he's beset by rivals who'll kill to take this prize. The race is on--and the only way to survive is to win. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Entertainment Weekly - San Francisco Chronicle - Village Voice - Chicago Sun-Times - iO9 - The AV Club "Delightful . . . the grown-up's Harry Potter."--HuffPost "An addictive read . . . part intergalactic scavenger hunt, part romance, and all heart."--CNN "A most excellent ride . . . Cline stuffs his novel with a cornucopia of pop culture, as if to wink to the reader."--Boston Globe "Ridiculously fun and large-hearted . . . Cline is that rare writer who can translate his own dorky enthusiasms into prose that's both hilarious and compassionate."--NPR " A] fantastic page-turner . . . starts out like a simple bit of fun and winds up feeling like a rich and plausible picture of future friendships in a world not too distant from our own."--iO9
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0307887448
ISBN13:9780307887443
Release Date:June 2012
Publisher:Ballantine Books
Length:384 Pages
Weight:0.68 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.2" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
17 ratings
Great read
Published by Ameriko R , 23 hours ago
I remember seeing the movie when it released and I loved it years later I found out it was based of a book and have to say the book was better then the movie in many was so I would recommend this book to someone who loves an adventure and a fan of 80s pop culture
A classic
Published by Evan Brown , 6 months ago
Fun and easy read, would recommend, but it's not life changing or anything but it's a real fun story with a satisfying ending.
Epic
Published by Caroline , 1 year ago
This book was an epic page turner. Incredible characters, action and fun 80’s culture! Next up read: Armada
The book that got me back into reading.
Published by Ariah Mitchell , 2 years ago
I used to read books NONSTOP as a kid. I’d pick another one up as soon as I put one down. However, when I got older and started dealing with mental health issues, I found it harder and harder to even pick it a book, much less finish it in a sitting. I was plagued with this for over four years. Then, I picked up Ready Player One. Game changer. Switch flipped. Do yourself a favor and put this on your bookshelf.
Loved it
Published by Darby , 2 years ago
Great read. Finished it in a few days!
Why?
Published by Yumi , 2 years ago
the mc's attitude is horrible.
way too much detail.
just why?
Great novels for geeks of all kind.
Published by OracleMom , 3 years ago
Fun read. The characters are endearing. I could imagine an Oasis world in near future.
If you know the eighties, comics then you will enjoy this book even more.
80 pop culture at it's best
Published by Renee , 4 years ago
I think I would really label this a 3.5 stars, but what can you do. I really enjoyed this book but I can see an issue with some people reading this. First I adore the pop culture reference in this book. I think I read it knowing it was for the geek culture aspect. For younger readers I think they would get a little frustrated due to the fact that there isn't the emotional excitement whenever these references are talked about. Secondly the way that Wade narrates can feel stilted from time to time because he pauses to explain the history and/or importance behind a piece of music or game console. For me I knew some of the information and I think it was provided for younger readers who may not understand but it could get in the way of the story line a bit. I really did enjoy the characters. All of them felt real and fully formed. I love how they stood on their own and the individual character plot lines which isn't easy from a first person singular narrative. Overall I had fun reading this and probably would read this again.
Excellent!
Published by CJW , 4 years ago
My partner is a huge gaming/computer nerd and by proxy it's something I'm familiar with. That gave me a great context to really enjoy all the little Easter eggs in the book, although I'd say even a non-gamer reader could really enjoy this book. The plot is wonderfully fast paced and I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend it and I'm looking forward to the recently announced Ready Player Two.
Loved it!!
Published by Amanda G , 4 years ago
BRILLIANT book! I was hooked! All the nostalgia from childhood came flooding to me. The 80s were a great decade and this book made me fall back in love with that time again!
BRB off to go and watch some Breakfast Club and Goonies now...
Enjoyable
Published by Stephanie , 4 years ago
I enjoyed this, but not as much as so many others did. I thought it was okay.
Couldn't put it down
Published by Gabi Schubert , 4 years ago
This book is awesome. Totally kept me engaged and the narrator really connects with the reader. Great for fans of adventure, sci-fi, dystopia, and commentary on humanity in general!
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Published by Rissa , 4 years ago
If you want a book that will keep you reading for hours I highly suggest this one!
An iconic work of science fiction
Published by anon , 5 years ago
If you've read a few science fiction books before, you're gonna love this one.
This book remains a favorite!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 7 years ago
People from all over will love to read this book. In my opinion it doesn't matter whether or not they are use to reading other genre's this is a whole new genre full of excitment. It's definitely considered a re read as i have myself. Highly recommended.
Worth a second read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 8 years ago
I love this book because it gave me back some parts of my youth that I had forgotten. I thought it comparable to The Wizard, (film, not book).
21st century meets the 80s And it is stunning
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 8 years ago
Beautifully written. the story presented is funny, frustrating and fast pace for a stand Alone. this book is amazing with its references To the 80s in pop culture and video games. A must have in any book lovers self
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