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Suicide (1 reviewer) and Death (1 reviewer)Moderate
Violence (3 reviewers), Addiction (3 reviewers), Death (3 reviewers), Bullying (2 reviewers), Police brutality (2 reviewers), Cursing (2 reviewers), Racism (2 reviewers), Sexism (2 reviewers), Homophobia (1 reviewer), Alcoholism (1 reviewer), Toxic relationship (1 reviewer), Grief (1 reviewer), Misogyny (1 reviewer), Kidnapping (1 reviewer), Child abuse (1 reviewer), Blood (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), and Emotional abuse (1 reviewer)Minor
Homophobia (4 reviewers), Transphobia (4 reviewers), Death (4 reviewers), Racism (2 reviewers), Fatphobia (2 reviewers), Domestic abuse (2 reviewers), Toxic relationship (1 reviewer), Bullying (1 reviewer), Terminal illness (1 reviewer), Addiction (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), Body shaming (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), and Drug abuse (1 reviewer)Moods
adventurous 95%
funny 46%
lighthearted 34%
tense 28%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 11%
emotional 10%
inspiring 8%
challenging 6%
dark 5%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%
funny 46%
lighthearted 34%
tense 28%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 11%
emotional 10%
inspiring 8%
challenging 6%
dark 5%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 65%
medium 31%
slow 3%
medium 31%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 0%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 0%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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In the year 2044, reality is an ugly place. The only time teenage Wade Watts really feels alive is when he's jacked into the virtual utopia known as the OASIS. 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.
But when Wade stumbles upon the first clue, he finds himself beset by players willing to kill to take this ultimate prize. The race is on, and if Wade's going to survive, he'll have to win—and confront the real world he's always been so desperate to escape.
But when Wade stumbles upon the first clue, he finds himself beset by players willing to kill to take this ultimate prize. The race is on, and if Wade's going to survive, he'll have to win—and confront the real world he's always been so desperate to escape.
Buy Ready Player One
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Blackwell's
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In the year 2044, reality is an ugly place. The only time teenage Wade Watts really feels alive is when he's jacked into the virtual utopia known as the OASIS. 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.
But when Wade stumbles upon the first clue, he finds himself beset by players willing to kill to take this ultimate prize. The race is on, and if Wade's going to survive, he'll have to win—and confront the real world he's always been so desperate to escape.
But when Wade stumbles upon the first clue, he finds himself beset by players willing to kill to take this ultimate prize. The race is on, and if Wade's going to survive, he'll have to win—and confront the real world he's always been so desperate to escape.
What the community thinks
summary of 12449 ratings (see reviews)
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Suicide (1 reviewer) and Death (1 reviewer)Moderate
Violence (3 reviewers), Addiction (3 reviewers), Death (3 reviewers), Bullying (2 reviewers), Police brutality (2 reviewers), Cursing (2 reviewers), Racism (2 reviewers), Sexism (2 reviewers), Homophobia (1 reviewer), Alcoholism (1 reviewer), Toxic relationship (1 reviewer), Grief (1 reviewer), Misogyny (1 reviewer), Kidnapping (1 reviewer), Child abuse (1 reviewer), Blood (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), and Emotional abuse (1 reviewer)Minor
Homophobia (4 reviewers), Transphobia (4 reviewers), Death (4 reviewers), Racism (2 reviewers), Fatphobia (2 reviewers), Domestic abuse (2 reviewers), Toxic relationship (1 reviewer), Bullying (1 reviewer), Terminal illness (1 reviewer), Addiction (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), Body shaming (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), and Drug abuse (1 reviewer)Moods
adventurous 95%
funny 46%
lighthearted 34%
tense 28%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 11%
emotional 10%
inspiring 8%
challenging 6%
dark 5%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%
funny 46%
lighthearted 34%
tense 28%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 11%
emotional 10%
inspiring 8%
challenging 6%
dark 5%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 65%
medium 31%
slow 3%
medium 31%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 0%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 0%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating