I LOVED Ready Player One because it was one of the most fun, creative books I’d ever read. So when I heard a sequel was coming out, I was in, no matter what. I was excited to revisit the OASIS and my friends of the High Five. And this book, while no longer unique, felt like a familiar journey.
From Goodreads: An unexpected quest. Two worlds at stake. Are you ready?
Days after Oasis founder James Halliday’s contest, Wade Watts makes a discovery that changes everything. Hidden within Halliday’s vault, 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 will 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.
For some reason, this book is getting mixed reviews. I guess if you were looking for something new, you’d be disappointed. If you’re looking forward to the same kind of story, you’re in luck. I’m in the latter camp. I thought the book was great. Lots of fun seeing Wade and his friends again, plenty of 80s nostalgia, a big quest, and defeating a bad guy. It’s been years since I read the first, but it was easy to pick up right where it leaves off. If you can remember the basics, you’re fine. Definitely worth reading if you want to dive into the OASIS again.
Pleasant Nights 