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natedog0027's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
cferreirasuazo's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed reading this book. It has a good development of story and good references to the pop culture.
lurker_stalker's review against another edition
5.0
I freaking love this book and can't wait to read it again.
The story is engaging and entertaining and I cared about Wade and his friends. The great pop culture from the 80s just made it even better.
The story is engaging and entertaining and I cared about Wade and his friends. The great pop culture from the 80s just made it even better.
lydiaperson95's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
inook_u's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars.
BEST BOOK I'VE READ EVER....NO JOKE.
Scifi, dystopian and amazing geeking out Gaming.
awww. amazing. more about it later.
-Greg.
BEST BOOK I'VE READ EVER....NO JOKE.
Scifi, dystopian and amazing geeking out Gaming.
awww. amazing. more about it later.
-Greg.
rb4299's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cultneophyte7's review against another edition
5.0
Third Read: October 2023
This book is such a nerd fantasy, no wonder the teenage me ate this shit up all those years ago. While I've definitely outgrown a lot of it by now, this was, and still is incredibly fun.
Second Read: 26/10/2020
As I lay in my bed last night, unable to sleep, I found myself randomly scrolling through the countless books I’ve been storing on my Kindle for the last few years. As I neared the very end of my collection, a certain cover popped up, and a wave of nostalgia swept over me, compelling me to pick this up again. I figured I'd take my time, devouring the book slowly and steadily, given that it is a re-read, after all.
Oh well.
Next thing I know, I’ve spent every moment I could spare throughout the day, and most of the evening ploughing through the pages. And let me tell you, this book is WAY TOO SHORT! The reading experience was a lot of the same, and yet SO different? For one, I've outgrown the characters now. But that's the charming thing about re-reads, really, how your perspective and outlook completely changes in the time between the reads, in turn providing a completely unique reading experience. This was something I felt very strongly, especially for this very book. The first time can never ever be matched, yes, but over the years that have passed, I have come to know of and have experienced most of the stuff that the characters mention and deal with, stuff that I had absolutely NO idea about when I first read the book (I had enjoyed it nonetheless), which only made me appreciate it more. And the funny thing is that I never actively looked to read all that, or watch, or play, or listen, or do. It just happened.
As for the book? Breathtakingly FUN! The coolest! A nerd utopia! I found myself giggling and screaming as I read through certain passages, my heart hopping a little whenever a familiar reference popped up. I was skeptical but nah. Still as delightful as ever, a favorite standalone. Hands down. Cautiously optimistic for Ready Player Two, hoping it’s not a disappointment, like the film adaptation was.
First read: 30/10/2016.
I could relate to Wade like I have never been able to relate to a character before.
Also, Monty Python love. So much love!
This is THE best Sci-Fi dystopian book I have read.
We need OASIS. This shitty world would just be so much better.
This book is such a nerd fantasy, no wonder the teenage me ate this shit up all those years ago. While I've definitely outgrown a lot of it by now, this was, and still is incredibly fun.
Second Read: 26/10/2020
As I lay in my bed last night, unable to sleep, I found myself randomly scrolling through the countless books I’ve been storing on my Kindle for the last few years. As I neared the very end of my collection, a certain cover popped up, and a wave of nostalgia swept over me, compelling me to pick this up again. I figured I'd take my time, devouring the book slowly and steadily, given that it is a re-read, after all.
Oh well.
Next thing I know, I’ve spent every moment I could spare throughout the day, and most of the evening ploughing through the pages. And let me tell you, this book is WAY TOO SHORT! The reading experience was a lot of the same, and yet SO different? For one, I've outgrown the characters now. But that's the charming thing about re-reads, really, how your perspective and outlook completely changes in the time between the reads, in turn providing a completely unique reading experience. This was something I felt very strongly, especially for this very book. The first time can never ever be matched, yes, but over the years that have passed, I have come to know of and have experienced most of the stuff that the characters mention and deal with, stuff that I had absolutely NO idea about when I first read the book (I had enjoyed it nonetheless), which only made me appreciate it more. And the funny thing is that I never actively looked to read all that, or watch, or play, or listen, or do. It just happened.
As for the book? Breathtakingly FUN! The coolest! A nerd utopia! I found myself giggling and screaming as I read through certain passages, my heart hopping a little whenever a familiar reference popped up. I was skeptical but nah. Still as delightful as ever, a favorite standalone. Hands down. Cautiously optimistic for Ready Player Two, hoping it’s not a disappointment, like the film adaptation was.
First read: 30/10/2016.
I could relate to Wade like I have never been able to relate to a character before.
Also, Monty Python love. So much love!
This is THE best Sci-Fi dystopian book I have read.
We need OASIS. This shitty world would just be so much better.
dianacoz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
holly41102's review against another edition
5.0
I’m not much of a fan of sci-fi but this book was amazing. I’m definitely looking forward to the movie adaption (hopefully it’s worth watching). If it wasn’t for Aliesha I probably wouldn’t have read this so I do have to give credit to her. This is probably now one of my favourite books honestly. I didn’t exactly get all the pop culture (you will probably if you love the 70’s & 80’s. Unless it was all made up. Idk) but you didn’t need to as it was just explaining how the creator was influenced ( lol I’m trying not to spoil here, I’m really bad at reviews and not spoiling things for people).