Ready Player One
Book Review: Ready Player One
Genre: Fiction / Science-Fiction
Page Count: 384
Read Date: April 2026
Score: 5/5 ⭐
Rank: Must Read
Summary:
When the creator of the OASIS—a global virtual reality utopia—dies and leaves his massive fortune to the winner of a digital treasure hunt, teenager Wade Watts vows to win it all. But to claim the prize, Wade must outrun Nolan Sorrento, the ruthless CEO of IOI Corp, who will stop at nothing to seize control of the OASIS and monetize it into a corporate wasteland.
Review:
Ready Player One has been on my TBR for a long time. I wish I hadn't waited so long to read it! This book was so much fun to read and so different from the movie that it felt fresh the entire time.
I must say, as an aspiring author, I truly am blown away that this was Cline's first published novel. It's an incredibly well written story and never feels bloated or slow. He truly captures a sense of adventure and raises the stakes throughout the book, plus makes you fall in love with the characters along the way.
Must Read 📚 I would put this easily in the must read category for anyone who's a fan of science-fiction, but even if you aren't a sci-fi fan, this is a great read. It's far less "science" than fiction, but it has elements of classic sci-fi throughout.