Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1)

A Novel

Paperback, 374 pages

English language

Published July 9, 2011 by Crown Publishers.

ISBN:
978-0-307-88743-6
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4 stars (106 reviews)

Ready Player One is a 2011 science fiction novel, and the debut novel of American author Ernest Cline. The story, set in a dystopia in 2045, follows protagonist Wade Watts on his search for an Easter egg in a worldwide virtual reality game, the discovery of which would lead him to inherit the game creator's fortune. Cline sold the rights to publish the novel in June 2010, in a bidding war to the Crown Publishing Group (a division of Random House). The book was published on August 16, 2011. An audiobook was released the same day; it was narrated by Wil Wheaton, who was mentioned briefly in one of the chapters.Ch. 20 In 2012, the book received an Alex Award from the Young Adult Library Services Association division of the American Library Association and won the 2011 Prometheus Award. A film adaptation, screenwritten by Cline and Zak Penn and directed …

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A great book for videogame enthusaists and those who love 80's culture.

5 stars

A great story regarding a late teen engaging in a video game quest with real-world impact. Set in a dystopian future, the tale gives you a blend of a virtual world learing to positive and meaningful real-life changes.

The story is told with enthusiasm and gives you a great insight into a late teen learning there is more to life than a virtual world. It also teaches you persistance, may lead to mindblowing results.

Review of 'Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1)' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

I had a difficult time picturing much of the book, since it is based on references to other media and not described directly to the reader.

That's a feature, not a bug, but I would recommend reading this one near a computer so that you can look up scenes. At a certain point, Eldon Tyrell's office from Blade Runner is mentioned--this image is impossible to understand unless you have seen it in the film or at least in a clip on YouTube.

Apart from that, it was a great little book. Digestible, too. I already read so much for school that I have a hard time picking up a huge book and slogging through it. This was a much better bite-size for me.

Review of 'Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1)' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

This was a re-read. I have been meaning to read again but figured it wasn't that long ago that I read it... but nope 2013... time flies.

I loved this book, in fact, I found it much more enjoyable the second time around. Instead of diving deep into the plot, I got to listen and enjoy the 80s nostalgia. This time around, it was so much more fun. Can't wait for the film.

Review of 'Ready Player One' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

This was a fast read for me, very engaging. Riveting. Of course the 80's trivia was fun and nostalgic for me. I absolutely adored the ending, in more than one way.

One reason I have so much love for this novel is the good messages the four main characters help to illustrate. It is ironic that the these young people, who spend so much time plugged into OASIS because they feel like social misfits, would eventually forge such a strong bond--and they get to know each other before having the chance to be prejudiced by appearances or circumstance. (An avatar can be a good thing.) It is a virtual reality game that finally forces Aech, Parzival, Shoto, and Art3mis to become friends, outside of OASIS.

Some timely issues poke up, as well--greedy corporations, environmental devastation, an ever-growing chasm between ultra-rich and very poor, and even net neutrality.

This is good …

Review of 'Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1)' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

The ultimate geek-out.

After a few so-so books in a row, decided to take some friends recommendations as give "RP1" a try.

While taking place in the future, with technologies we can only imagine today, RP1 is a throwback to the 1980s, this book is chalk full of references to the best and worst of the decade of my childhood: music, movies, TV shows, authors, fashion, and of course, video games. At the same time, it's a warning to us about taking care of our planet, about the power of corporations, and living in the real world - not just online.

Protip: If this book isn't geeky enough for you as it is, the audiobook on Audible is narrated by Wil Wheaton.

Review of 'Ready Player One' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

A book I couldn't wait to get back into every day. Second Life meets "Hey, Remember the 80s?" with completely entertaining results. To be honest, though, I have a hard time thinking anyone but Generation Xers wouldn't eventually grow weary of the continual references to a very specific and culturally isolated decade.

Also--a little bit of a deus ex machina addiction, but I personally enjoyed the book so much, I'll give it a pass.

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Subjects

  • Regression (Civilization)
  • Utopias
  • Virtual reality
  • Fiction
  • Puzzles