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3.28 AVERAGE
3.28 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Okay, I went in hoping Wade was less cringey this time and for a good portion of the book, he wasn't. Then things kicked off and it got a little better. Then we got down to the last few shards and I literally skimmed the pages. I didn't need the play by play.
Ultimately, I'm relatively satisfied with how it ended.
Ultimately, I'm relatively satisfied with how it ended.
adventurous
medium-paced
This book felt like it was written for the sole purpose of being made into a movie. There was so much telling, not showing, that this could be used as a non-example for new writers. The first little bit of the book covered three years, then the majority was crammed into 12 hours. Honestly it felt like it was so incredibly rushed and just, not great. Plus if you aren’t an 80s nerd a bunch of the references don’t land.
that was a stupid ending "living in a false reality is bad and nearly resulted in the deaths of billions of people" "we're going to let people live forever in this false reality" pick an point.
and Wade's annoying but the plot was fine for the rest of it I guess
and Wade's annoying but the plot was fine for the rest of it I guess
One feels compelled to read this book after enjoying the first volume. I pretty much just plowed through it to say I did so.
The futuristic technology stuff was a bit much for this 60 year old brain, especially since SciFi is not my usual genre. And despite being an adult during the 80’s, all the references to pop culture at that time were lost on me. They all seemed overkill.
It did present a lesson on what can happen with success $ excess.
A fluff read if nothing else.
The futuristic technology stuff was a bit much for this 60 year old brain, especially since SciFi is not my usual genre. And despite being an adult during the 80’s, all the references to pop culture at that time were lost on me. They all seemed overkill.
It did present a lesson on what can happen with success $ excess.
A fluff read if nothing else.
fast-paced
I loved the first book and just didn't care for this one. The 80s references weren't as fun for me. The plot is too similar to the first, lessons characters learn are often confusing and fighting with each other. Main character became less complex and more whiney. There are a few fun or interesting ideas but not enough for me.
Even more nostalgia-porn than Ready Player One.
The main plot was unnecessarily complicated and Wade is almost unrecognizable.
Would not read again.
The main plot was unnecessarily complicated and Wade is almost unrecognizable.
Would not read again.
Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline takes place several years after Ready Player One. As the technology of the day has continued to progress, the Oasis has become an even more engrossing experience. All seems to be well in the world until an NPC wreaks havoc and Parzival and the gang are forced back together to solve another puzzle of epic proportions.
Favorite Quote
“If it weren’t for Tolkien, all of us nerds would’ve had a lot less fun during the last ninety years.” ― Ernest Cline, Ready Player Two
Review
Much like Ready Player One, Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline is a nostalgia trip. Going through many familiar scenes from John Hughs movies, to literally Middle Earth, the book reads like every pop culture nerd’s fantasy. Every line is packed with references to popular culture and media of the day. I like the characters and the set up of the group having to look for the shards is interesting.
I struggle with the main premise of the book, though. The technology and the Oasis are incredibly advanced and impressive. I think if that level of immersive experience was available, humanity would be creating and interested in new content, not so focused on reliving nostalgic content. The reason it is as relevant as it is is the creators of the Oasis and the timeline of their lives, but it still seems unrealistic to me. I enjoy Prince, Lord of the Rings, and John Hughes movies just as much as the next person, but this was a bit much for me.
I recommend this book if you like geeking out on the nostalgic media.
Favorite Quote
“If it weren’t for Tolkien, all of us nerds would’ve had a lot less fun during the last ninety years.” ― Ernest Cline, Ready Player Two
Review
Much like Ready Player One, Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline is a nostalgia trip. Going through many familiar scenes from John Hughs movies, to literally Middle Earth, the book reads like every pop culture nerd’s fantasy. Every line is packed with references to popular culture and media of the day. I like the characters and the set up of the group having to look for the shards is interesting.
I struggle with the main premise of the book, though. The technology and the Oasis are incredibly advanced and impressive. I think if that level of immersive experience was available, humanity would be creating and interested in new content, not so focused on reliving nostalgic content. The reason it is as relevant as it is is the creators of the Oasis and the timeline of their lives, but it still seems unrealistic to me. I enjoy Prince, Lord of the Rings, and John Hughes movies just as much as the next person, but this was a bit much for me.
I recommend this book if you like geeking out on the nostalgic media.
@men: have you heard of fanfiction? if you liked to read this, consider reading fanfiction because it tends to be better. if you wrote this or want to write something like it, consider reading fanfiction for tips.
lmao anyway I put down other books that I enjoyed more in order to read this, in the manner of one watching a train wreck. here's the thoughts: the first 30% and the last 15% were so wild I would call them enjoyable. every new paragraph you read, you're like "people have invented WHAT kind of coffin-tanks for their comatose bodies, again." the speed with which this book delivers the events of 3 years post RP1 and ends the protag's relationship in 1 week-- perhaps it's just that I have Til Death Do Us Blart poisoning this Thanksgiving weekend but it reminds me of how that movie begins with the protag's wife leaving him and his mom getting hit by a bus in the opening intro
Everything between the 30% and the 85% mark tho, I think was not only not enjoyable but actively worse than RP1- maybe this is purely down to me not getting THESE 80s references as much as the old ones but I don't know anything about Sega Ninja, john hughes movies, Prince, or the Silmarillion and so I couldn't even go "oh haha I know about the time travel delorian" everything was just, total nothing. Can't say I expected much more, I have no one to blame but myself here
lmao anyway I put down other books that I enjoyed more in order to read this, in the manner of one watching a train wreck. here's the thoughts: the first 30% and the last 15% were so wild I would call them enjoyable. every new paragraph you read, you're like "people have invented WHAT kind of coffin-tanks for their comatose bodies, again." the speed with which this book delivers the events of 3 years post RP1 and ends the protag's relationship in 1 week-- perhaps it's just that I have Til Death Do Us Blart poisoning this Thanksgiving weekend but it reminds me of how that movie begins with the protag's wife leaving him and his mom getting hit by a bus in the opening intro
Everything between the 30% and the 85% mark tho, I think was not only not enjoyable but actively worse than RP1- maybe this is purely down to me not getting THESE 80s references as much as the old ones but I don't know anything about Sega Ninja, john hughes movies, Prince, or the Silmarillion and so I couldn't even go "oh haha I know about the time travel delorian" everything was just, total nothing. Can't say I expected much more, I have no one to blame but myself here