![]() ![]() While this is definitely a Utopian/Dystopian novel set in a fantasy future, I can see this world coming into existence and that is what kept me hanging on to the plot, rereading passages, and being invested in the characters. ![]() They have to decide if they will “sell-out” to the corporate world or have courage to stand up to pressures even when threatened. The characters explore what it means to really know someone and what barriers physical appearance can play in relationships. This book has so many underlying topics that it covers and they are seamlessly introduced in the novel so everything melds together naturally. It is very well written and engages all readers in knowing the main character, Wade Watts, and taking this incredible journey in the OASIS and real world. For young adults that enjoy recent gaming experiences, this book entices them to learn a little about the past and look towards the future. He has hidden “Easter eggs” in OASIS and the only way to win is to know the pop culture references from the 80’s which he was obsessed with.įor anyone familiar with the 80’s decade or a huge fan of the first video games created, this book is a wonderful glimpse into the past. When the creator of the OASIS dies, he issues a competition for someone to inherit the virtual world and his multi-billion estate. To escape the harshness of the “real world,” everyone turns to a virtual reality in the OASIS for business, entertainment, socialization, and education. There is an energy crisis, food crisis, and the population is living in poverty. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline is set in 2044.
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