Ready Player One

By: Ernest Cline

Narrated by: Wil Wheaton

Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Now a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg.

“Enchanting . . . Willy Wonka meets The Matrix.”—USA Today • “As one adventure leads expertly to the next, time simply evaporates.”—Entertainment Weekly

A world at stake. A quest for the ultimate prize. Are you ready?

In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time Wade Watts really feels alive is when he’s jacked into the OASIS, a vast virtual world where most of humanity spends their days.

When the eccentric creator of the OASIS dies, he leaves behind a series of fiendish puzzles, based on his obsession with the pop culture of decades past. Whoever is first to solve them will inherit his vast fortune—and control of the OASIS itself.

Then Wade cracks the first clue. Suddenly he’s beset by rivals who’ll kill to take this prize. The race is on—and the only way to survive is to win.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Entertainment Weekly • San Francisco Chronicle • Village Voice • Chicago Sun-Times • iO9 • The AV Club

“Delightful . . . the grown-up’s Harry Potter.”—HuffPost

“An addictive read . . . part intergalactic scavenger hunt, part romance, and all heart.”—CNN

“A most excellent ride . . . Cline stuffs his novel with a cornucopia of pop culture, as if to wink to the reader.”—Boston Globe

“Ridiculously fun and large-hearted . . . Cline is that rare writer who can translate his own dorky enthusiasms into prose that’s both hilarious and compassionate.”—NPR

“[A] fantastic page-turner . . . starts out like a simple bit of fun and winds up feeling like a rich and plausible picture of future friendships in a world not too distant from our own.”—iO9

©2011 Ernest Cline (P)2011 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

2017, Laura Hillenbrand Outstanding Literary Award, Winner

“The science-fiction writer John Scalzi has aptly referred to Ready Player One as a ‘nerdgasm’ [and] there can be no better one-word description of this ardent fantasy artifact about fantasy culture. . . . But Mr. Cline is able to incorporate his favorite toys and games into a perfectly accessible narrative.” (Janet Maslin, The New York Times)

“This non-gamer loved every page of Ready Player One.” (Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series)

Wow

Loved this book, I couldn't put it down and very much enjoyed Will Weaton reading the book.

Nice job Wes

This was a really enjoyable audiobook. The story was entertaining, I particularly enjoyed all of the 80s references....very nostalgic.

Will Wheaton did a great job with the narrative.

9.6/10

Once I picked up the book I rarely put it back down. this experience was extremely satisfying to listen to with reading along.

Great story all around.

Was a awesome journey from beginning to end. Wil weaton did a great job breathing life in to it aswell.

Good

This was an excellent book. Held my attention all the way through. well performed also.

Loved it

Great book couldn't stop listening to it, at work or just passing time. Would definitely recommend to anyone

How can you not love the Narrator

Great narration, awesome story line, kept me engaged and on my toes the whole time.

Culture book from ages 70 to teens today

The book was wonderful. There was many different references that I loved in the book. The story's ending seemed like the writer just said this is the end though.

Was worth hearing/reading after watching the Film.

Really Enjoyed The Book To See The Difference From The Film To The Book. TheEnd

Extremely engaging

Will Wheaton's narration was spot on. Gripping story - could not stop listening.

The 80s nostalgia was perfect.