Description
In a bleak 2045, where reality offers little solace, Wade Watts finds his true existence within the OASIS, an expansive virtual universe. The death of the OASIS's creator ignites a global competition: solve a series of intricate puzzles rooted in 1980s pop culture to inherit his immense fortune and dominion over the virtual world. As Wade deciphers the first clue, he plunges into a perilous race against ruthless rivals, where survival depends on winning the ultimate prize. This thrilling adventure blends a high-stakes scavenger hunt with themes of identity, escapism, and the power of shared cultural memory.
Available Editions
hardcover
Crown Publishers
Published Aug 16, 2011
374 pages
ISBN: 9780307887436
paperback
Ballantine Books
Published Jun 5, 2012
386 pages
ISBN: 9780307887443
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Details
First Published
2011
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.