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Ready Player One

by Ernest Cline

📄 374 pages⏱ ~10 hrs

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In a dystopian 2045, where reality is harsh and virtual reality is the ultimate escape, teenager Wade Watts searches for a hidden Easter egg in the OASIS — a vast virtual universe created by the late James Halliday. The prize grants wealth and control over the OASIS itself, leading Wade into a dangerous race with powerful corporations and rivals. Blending 1980s pop culture, gaming, and puzzles, the story explores friendship, courage, love, and the power of imagination in shaping identity and society. Action, humor, and suspense drive the narrative as Wade grows from an isolated teen to a hero who balances real-life connections with virtual triumphs.

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