A review by sarahuwu
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

1.5

Self-insert nostalgia fanfic at its worst. The book’s success banks entirely on “hey, remember this thing from the 80s?” The main character is unlikable from the beginning and removes all of his body hair for some reason? Not to mention the flagrant transphobia that really could’ve been left out. Watch the movie, avoid the book. It’s not worth the hours of your life you won’t get back.
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