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Wade's devoted his life to studying the puzzles hidden within this world's digital confines—puzzles that are based on their creator's obsession with the pop culture of decades past and that promise massive power and fortune to whoever can unlock them. A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “The science-fiction writer John Scalzi has aptly referred to READY PLAYER ONE as a 'nerdgasm' [and] there can be no better one-word description of this ardent fantasy artifact about fantasy culture…But Mr. Cline is able to incorporate his favorite toys and games into a perfectly accessible narrative.” —Janet Maslin, The New York Times “Triggers memories and emotions embedded in the psyche of a generation...[Cline crafts] a fresh and imaginative world from our old toy box, and finds significance in there among the collectibles. It marries the fantastical world of Harry Potter with a touch of Orson Scott Card—where fantasy is reality, geeks are cool, and the possibilities are endless.” — New York Journal of Books “ Ridiculously fun and large-hearted, and you don't have to remember the Reagan administration to love it…[Cline] takes a far-out premise and engages the reader instantly…You'll wish you could make it go on and on.” —NPR.org. “A delirious, crypto-nerd fantasia...Crammed with ’80s nostalgia and sugar-high prose, it's ridiculous and addictive and full of toy surprises.” —Village Voice “A smart, funny thriller that both celebrates and critiques online culture...Layered with inside jokes and sly references.” —San Francisco Chronicle “A fun, funny and fabulously entertaining first novel…This novel's large dose of 1980s trivia is a delight…[but] even readers who need Google to identify Commodore 64 or Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde, will enjoy this memorabilian feast.” — Cleveland Plain Dealer “The grown-up's 'Harry Potter’…the mystery and fantasy in this novel weaves itself in the most delightful way, and the details that make up Mr. Cline's world are simply astounding. Grade: A.” —AVClub.com “A preposterously great read and a richly imagined science-fiction world that uses the very idea of nostalgia as a thematic jumping-off point...One of the true geek events of the year.” —HitFix.com “This non-gamer loved every page of READY PLAYER ONE.” —Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series. I loved every sentence of this book.” —Mark Frauenfelder, BoingBoing "A 'frakking' good read [featuring] incredible creative detail … I grinned at the sheer audacity of Cline's imagination.” — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “ [A] fantastic page-turner….READY PLAYER ONE may be science fiction, but it's also written for people who have never picked up an SF novel in their lives…” —Annalee Newitz, io9.com. “I really, really loved READY PLAYER ONE…Cline expertly mines a copious vein of 1980s pop culture, catapulting the reader on a light-speed adventure in an advanced but backward-looking future.” —Daniel H. Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of Robopocalypse.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I hope the film does justice to some of the more intense scenes, I think they'll be great in a movie if they pull out all the stops!"
"Ever started a book and honestly couldn’t put it down even if you have a full time job, a spouse, a kid, and bills to pay?"
"Just the despiriting and predictable stuff - fossil fuels shortage, social crysis, detoriating natural environment, right to the extent when no one can maintain the illusion that it's all right. The creator of this all-important universe left and easter egg in it before passing away, along with a couple of vague hints, and the one to uncover it will inherit both his vast fortune and the control over the virtual universe - which actually means "the power to shape the destiny of human race", quite obiously. In the story, to decipher the clues to the Easter Egg Hunt, one has to become an expert in culture of the last decades of XX century, which brings an all-encompassing 80's theme to the book. The references are amusing, but mostly explained carefully and tastefully enough to provide a neophite with necessery understanding, while not driving anyone else bored."
"I decided to read it in preparation for the movie."
"Really enjoyed this book and I knew all of the 80’s references!"
"This book was a fun read."
"Such a fun story that incorporates great 80’s references, fantasy, science-fiction, dystopian futures and romance."
"Cline has imagined an interesting (albeit unfortunate) future world and created a story around several endearing characters."