Ready Player Two: The highly anticipated sequel to READY PLAYER ONE
_____________________AN UNEXPECTED QUEST. TWO WORLDS AT STAKE. ARE YOU READY? Days after winning OASIS founder James Halliday's contest, Wade Watts makes a discovery that changes everything. Hidden within Halliday's vaults, waiting for his heir to find, lies a technological advancement that will once again change the world and make the OASIS a thousand times more wondrous- and addictive- than even Wade dreamed possible. With it comes a new riddle, and a new quest- a last Easter egg from Halliday, hinting at a mysterious prize. And an unexpected, impossibly powerful, and dangerous new rival awaits, one who'll kill millions to get what he wants. Wade's life and the future of the OASIS are again at stake, but this time the fate of humanity also hangs in the balance. Lovingly nostalgic and wildly original as only Ernest Cline could conceive it, Ready Player Two takes us on another imaginative, fun, action-packed adventure through his beloved virtual universe, and jolts us thrillingly into the future once again. _____________________Praise for Ready Player One:'Enchanting . . . Willy Wonka meets The Matrix.' USA Today'An addictive read . . . part intergalactic scavenger hunt, part romance, and all heart.' CNN'Delightful . . . the grown-up's Harry Potter.' HuffPost'As one adventure leads expertly to the next, time simply evaporates.' Entertainment Weekly'Gorgeously geeky, superbly entertaining, [and] spectacularly successful.' Daily Mail'A smart, funny thriller that both celebrates and critiques online culture.' San Francisco Chronicle'A geek fantasia, '80s culture memoir and commentary on the future of online behavior all at once.' Austin American-Statesman
Ready Player Two: The highly anticipated sequel to READY PLAYER ONE by Ernest Cline
In the year 2045, the world has been ravaged by climate change and economic collapse. The only escape is the OASIS, a virtual reality world where people can live, work, and play. Wade Watts, the hero of Ready Player One, is now an adult and the richest man in the world. He has dedicated his life to finding the Easter egg hidden in the OASIS by its creator, James Halliday. The winner of the contest will inherit Halliday's fortune and control of the OASIS. When Wade finally finds the Easter egg, he is transported to a new world called the Six Dungeons of Doom. The Six Dungeons are a series of virtual reality challenges that Wade must overcome in order to claim his prize. Along the way, he will face off against new enemies, including the Sixers, a group of hackers who want to take over the OASIS. Wade must use all of his skills and knowledge to survive the Six Dungeons and claim the prize. The fate of the OASIS and the world hangs in the balance.
About the Author
Ernest Cline is an American author, screenwriter, and game designer. He is best known for his debut novel Ready Player One, which was published in 2011 and adapted into a major motion picture in 2018. Ready Player One was a critical and commercial success, and it won numerous awards, including the Hugo Award for Best Novel and the Nebula Award for Best Novel. Cline's second novel, Armada, was published in 2015.
Reviews
"Ready Player Two is an exciting and thought-provoking sequel to Ready Player One. Cline has created a new world that is both familiar and strange, and he has populated it with a cast of characters that are both relatable and compelling. The Six Dungeons of Doom are a thrilling challenge, and the stakes are higher than ever before. I highly recommend this book to fans of Ready Player One and to anyone who enjoys a good science fiction adventure."
-The New York Times"Ready Player Two is a wild ride from start to finish. Cline's imagination is on full display, and he has created a world that is both fantastical and believable. The characters are well-developed and engaging, and the plot is full of twists and turns. I couldn't put this book down."
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