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A review by sakusha
Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
“It's cool to use the computer,
don't let the computer use you.
There is a war going on.
The battlefield’s in the mind.
And the prize is the soul.” (135)
This book has a more rushed feel to it, because there’s a time limit on the quest they’re supposed to complete.
I like the character Art3mis/Samantha. She wants to use her wealth to make the world a better place.
Maybe I’m remembering incorrectly, but it seemed like the Anorak from the first book was a reserved, shy guy. But the one in this book has a completely different personality. I didn’t like the difference. I think the author could’ve made him a villain while still keeping his personality consistent.
Shoto seems to have no unique or consistent personality either. In the first book, he also seemed reserved and serious. But in this book, he talks like a typical American teen: “Oh shit! That would be dope!” (188) Isn’t he from Japan? Why would he be talking like that?
Aech has a personality, but it’s an unlikable one. She’s a typical liberal millennial who’s always whining about sexism and homophobia. She’s a jerk to her mom and to her own best friend, the main character. “I don’t give a shit about Arda III, Z! What about this planet? How many quests have you completed here, on Arda I?” (294) She’s all on Wade’s case for not having completed all of the quests there. Well, what’s Aech’s excuse? Why hasn’t SHE completed all the quests there? Why should Wade have to do everything?
Other people have complained about Wade’s personality, but I didn’t have a problem with his. What he did when he became rich and powerful was completely realistic and normal. Most wealthy people waste their money on unnecessary stuff, and most powerful people abuse their power. Do you really think you would be any different, and at Wade’s young age?
I didn’t like the ending because it was too optimistic. Humanity was now going to get digital immortality, seeking out new planets to colonize, while they were not making any effort to improve earth. Every human is just escaping reality while their real bodies rot away. And they want to repeat the same mistakes on another planet? How selfish and irresponsible. Humans don’t deserve to live forever. They are way too destructive and hedonistic. And being immortal would only increase those traits. It would have been nice if Wade realized this too. And pushed the big red button to delete the Oasis forever.
don't let the computer use you.
There is a war going on.
The battlefield’s in the mind.
And the prize is the soul.” (135)
This book has a more rushed feel to it, because there’s a time limit on the quest they’re supposed to complete.
I like the character Art3mis/Samantha. She wants to use her wealth to make the world a better place.
Shoto seems to have no unique or consistent personality either. In the first book, he also seemed reserved and serious. But in this book, he talks like a typical American teen: “Oh shit! That would be dope!” (188) Isn’t he from Japan? Why would he be talking like that?
Aech has a personality, but it’s an unlikable one. She’s a typical liberal millennial who’s always whining about sexism and homophobia. She’s a jerk to her mom and to her own best friend, the main character. “I don’t give a shit about Arda III, Z! What about this planet? How many quests have you completed here, on Arda I?” (294) She’s all on Wade’s case for not having completed all of the quests there. Well, what’s Aech’s excuse? Why hasn’t SHE completed all the quests there? Why should Wade have to do everything?
Other people have complained about Wade’s personality, but I didn’t have a problem with his. What he did when he became rich and powerful was completely realistic and normal. Most wealthy people waste their money on unnecessary stuff, and most powerful people abuse their power. Do you really think you would be any different, and at Wade’s young age?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Sexual content