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  • Ready Player One

  • By: Ernest Cline
  • Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
  • Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (259,455 ratings)

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Ready Player One

By: Ernest Cline
Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
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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)

Featured Article: 20+ of the Best Ready Player One Quotes About Life, Honesty, Faith, and Reality


Before Ready Player One became a box office hit, it was a beloved gem by author Ernest Cline. It won countless fans for its strong and engaging storyline, relatable characters, and heart-pounding action. Part of what makes the story so memorable is that it’s more than it appears at surface level. Not just a sci-fi/fantasy romp, it has real-world lessons about the dangers posed by invasive tech, the impact of poverty, and the human desire for belonging.

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Just amazing and beautiful

Will Wheaton's performance was perfect for this story and the story was just captivating and I cannot wait to reread this story.

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For your inner gamer

Would you listen to Ready Player One again? Why?

Apart from Wil Wheaton's amazing narration, the reader is taken into virtual reality of the Oasis. If you love adventure, 80s pop culture, and gaming, this is a book that will keep you on your toes. I love the character development and that there is a female protagonist throughout the book.

Any additional comments?

The only additional comment I would make is the main character is a high school boy. If find his view point a bit immature, you'll find great character development.

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Do You Love The 80s?

This book takes place in the future, but it's all about the 80s. It's been a while since I read much Science Fiction, but I really enjoyed this book! I was engrossed in the world almost from the beginning. I just wish I could try out a haptic suit myself! It is not exactly like the movie, which actually makes both more interesting. I really enjoyed the narration by Wil Wheadon. It was especially thrilling to hear him talk about himself (as an 80s icon) within the story.

#underdog #clever #funny #futuristic #tagsgiving #sweepstakes

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Wow! waaayy farr better than the movie! Great book

Everything was great!!! I recommend absolutely this audible version of this book! It's my very first audible and was marvelous!

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Great book!!

There were a few unnecessarily long in-between parts but the story is well worth getting through them. Great story!!

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Wil is Masterfull. Delightful 80's nostalgia 10/10

Narration was well done. Wil Wheaton was the perfect choice to narrate this absolutely wonderful alternate reality simulator. Or is it?

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loved it

such a wonderful listen. Wil Wheaton was the perfect voice too read it. I loved it.

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Yowza!

Finally listened/read this one I’d missed from #BooksandBars. One of the best stories ever, narrated by none other than #WilWheaton. Yowza!

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awesome!!

loved it! i couldn't stop listening. best book i have ever heard thank you amazon.

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Very entertaining

Will Wheaton has done an amazing job! You feel like you’re there in the story. If you’re not an 80’s geek, there are parts you don’t appreciate as much as if you’v been through it. I could actually see something like this happening in the future the way everyone is connected to their devices now.

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