Saturday, December 10, 2011

Ready Player One

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 374 pgs.

I think this book erases any doubt that the 80's were the best years to grow up.  Ok, maybe I have a bit of a bias.  Wade is our window into the future and not surprisingly, things don't look all that bright.  The world is in a bit of a mess but much of the human race is able to live in a virtual reality world that brings a lot or relief.  Then the creator dies and leave a challenge.  Basically whoever can solve the puzzle he has put in place (a video game really) inherits his significant fortune.  As you can guess, there are quite a few people working towards this and at least one evil corporation.  Very interesting book and so many 80's references, I felt at home.


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