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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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Didn't realize Wheaton had the vocal talent!

Absolutely loved this book! Wheaton gives a vocal identity to each character with amazing skill and maturity. You will not be disappointed in this story and Will Wheaton's ability to draw you into the excitement and overall greatness that is this book.

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Amazing

This book instantly jumped to the top of my favorite books. It's an awesome read. Could not stop listening. This is one of the few books I actually hope makes it to movie.

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I loved this book

I grew up in the 80s and I loved all the references. Wil Wheaton rocks on this book.

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Nerdiest book EVER, but pretty awesome nonetheless

This book was very entertaining. Probably the strongest narrator I've heard on Audible, too. Definitely recommend, even though the sheer dorkiness of some of it literally made me blush.

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Exceptional storyline....author...and narrator.

Loved it! Though I'm super busy like more it only took a day and a half to complete. I listened to the story through work, during school, while cooking and cleaning. It was a great story and felt a little sad for it to end.

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Amazing story!!

Love this book! I'm an 80s baby so I can identify with a lot of the references :) If you love adventure and video games, this book is certainly for you! The narrator is great too :) <3 FTW

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Amazing

This book was amazing story was great. I recommend this book to every I know that loves the 80's and video games

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Simply Amazing!

Not at all what I expected. A pop culture techno geek tour de force!!! The Forrest Gump for computer and video game officinados!

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Geektastic 80's Love From The Future

I really enjoyed this. It was alot of fun. SciFi, video games, music, and pop culture references galore.

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One of my favoritea.

This has quickly become one of my favorite sci-fi books. great narration along with a fun story.

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