A review by melle_reads
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.25

A fast, fun read for video game lovers, especially if listened to. Wade and his friends are endearing and have you rooting for them on their quest for the Egg. Wade’s teenage qualities are amusingly apparent in his strong confidence in his abilities, as well as how hard he falls for Art3mis and how down bad for her he becomes lol. It’s a simple tale that wraps up neatly at the end. Not sure if I’ll read the sequel as I feel satisfied by the first book, although more could be explored in the lead-up to Ready Player One’s events. 4.25 stars :)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Racism

The antagonist organization commits violent crime in attempt to thwart the heroes’ journey, murdering their loved ones. The organization’s influence allows them to frame it as accidental/suicide and disguise their involvement, which to me is very dystopian.