Reviews

Prvi igrač na potezu by Ernest Cline

edgarandrewpoe's review against another edition

5.0

One of the best books I have ever read. Charming, exciting and full of nostalgia.

argonautica's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

bethaniekay's review against another edition

5.0

This is the best book I've read since the Hunger Games. It's hard to classify this book into a defined genre; it's slightly futuristic (2044) and a bit sci-fi, but it's also a quest-novel with some healthy (and neurotic) competition, combined with a bit of friendship, love and loyalty thrown in. It's entertaining and interesting, with a creative storyline that is chock-full of 80's pop-culture references. If you grew up in the 80's, you'll get a kick out of all the nods to that era's music, movies, video games, singers, actors, and even junk food. This book is a definite thumbs-up for me, I'll be recommending this one to others.

neuromancermf's review against another edition

5.0

This was my second time reading this book and it was even better then the first time. A true peace of art!

queenslovebooks's review against another edition

4.0

“Whenever I saw the sun, I reminded myself that I was looking at a star. One of over a hundred billion in our galaxy. A galaxy that was just one of billions of other galaxies in the observable universe. This helped me keep things in perspective.”
― Ernest Cline, Ready Player One



Wow! That was amazing. It's the first time I've ever read something like this, and for a geeky girl like me, I'm definitely impressed.

There are huge chunks of the story, where, I absolutely have no idea what's going on. Maybe being born in the 90's has a part to play in it. Still, the structure of the story, the story line, the characters; they were pretty cool. And Aech! Oh My God! I love Aech so much!! Aech's big revelation is what terrified me a lot. I mean, I did what Aech did a couple of times, hiding that secret. And its weird not to have any idea at all, when I have been there myself!!

Well, I'd say it's pretty interesting. I enjoyed reading it.

jitka_c's review against another edition

3.0

Uf. Byla to docela jízda. Začátek je sice pomalejší, jakmile se to ale rozjede, kniha je až do konce pořádný napínák. 500 stránek uteče jako nic.

Z podobně zaměřených knih mám ale pořád o něco raději Enderovu hru.

Ready Player One mě ale v každém případě mile překvapilo a jestli hledáte nějakou akční odpočinkovku...směle do toho :)

bibliogirl0511's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

matieke's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

 

I absolutely loved Ready Player One. Every minute, every second of it.

I experienced the book as an audiobook, wonderfully narrated by Wil Wheaton, whose performance added an extra layer of energy and authenticity to this geeky, nostalgia-fueled adventure.

This book felt like it was made for me. It's an unapologetically geeky story steeped in 80s pop culture, all set in a futuristic version of Earth that, when compared to the time it was published, feels even more relevant and relatable today.

The plot revolves around the quest for an Easter egg hidden within a virtual reality simulation known as the OASIS, created by the late tech visionary James Halliday. The prize? Halliday’s immense fortune and control over the OASIS itself. To get there, the protagonist and other "gunters" (egg hunters) must locate keys and clear gates, with each challenge paying homage to classic video games, movies, and other media from the 80s.

This book is the ultimate homage to geek culture, and for me, it was a hit from start to finish. If you’re a fan of works like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Monty Python, Tron, Dune, and other iconic media from that era, you’ll most likely love this book too.

However, it’s not for everyone. If you're not familiar with the 80s—its music, video games, and movies—you might find it harder to connect with the story and its endless references. Some readers might even see the book as one giant infodump, but I didn’t mind at all. In fact, the deep dives into retro pop culture only pulled me further into the world Ernest Cline so vividly imagines.

In many ways, Ready Player One feels like an ode to Cline’s own childhood, wrapped up in a tense, thrilling adventure set in a virtual reality landscape not so far removed from our own future.

I’ll say it again: I LOVE this book! It's an absolute must-read for anyone who enjoys a geeky, nostalgia-packed adventure. 

mcauley14's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Great under-dog and dystopian journey, some good twists, cool concept of immersive video game and the comp, satisfying/awe-inspiring ending. However, sometimes got heavy with the 80s references with got old at times

greenjelly's review against another edition

4.0

The writing is clever and witty, the nostalgia for an era I wasn't part of abounds, the pacing is tight, and the characters (such as they are) are an interesting reflection on digital versus real life personas. The main character is walking talking plot device, but he's funny enough that I'm down to hang out with him for the entire length of the book anyway-- with the exception of anytime he mentions romance. Ugh. His relationship with his Love Interest is stilted and uncomfortable and relies on tropes rather than connection to make me believe they should be together.

Would recommend to friends but probably wouldn't re-read.